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Kristiansand — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Agder, Norway · Coastal city

16° Cloudy
VanSky
93
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
17°C
Wind
8 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
87%
UV
/
04:49 / 22:18

VanSky index for Kristiansand, Norway — 93 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Kristiansand, Norway — VanSky 93 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #5 of 79 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 21°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 16h
Driving
100
8 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 18)
Water
100
20.6°C
Water temperature • waves 0.04 m / 2.1s
swell: 0.04 m / 2.1s • wind wave: 0.02 m
Condensation
Medium
87%
Humidity level • Dew point 14°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
18 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
20 AQI
PM2.5: 11.1 μg/m³ • pollen

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
26°
night
15°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
21°
night
17°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 99
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
20°
night
14°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Su
19.07
day
21°
night
14°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
20°
night
14°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
23°
night
13°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
We
22.07
day
19°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 16h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (15.3°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Sea temperature is 20.6°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.
  • Moderate pollen (32 g/m³) — allergy sufferers should take antihistamines.

Air Quality Today

20
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
20
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
11.1
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
32
gr/m³
Moderate
Grass: 32.4

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
20.6°C
Wave height
0.04 m
Calm
Wave period
2.1 sec

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Norway

Kristiansand ranks 16 of 79 cities. Country average VanSky — 86.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kristiansand?
The weekly VanSky index for Kristiansand is 93 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Kristiansand?
Solar panel output data for Kristiansand is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Kristiansand?
The index for Kristiansand is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇳🇴 Norway — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Super 95

$1.97 /l

NOK19.07 · €1.72/l

112 of 133

pricier than 83% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.16 /l

NOK20.87 · €1.89/l

76 of 92

pricier than 82% of countries

Diesel

$2.03 /l

NOK19.58 · €1.77/l

110 of 134

pricier than 81% of countries

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