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Agder, Norway

Blakstad

Blakstad is a village in Agder, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,448 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population3,448
Local time00:22
58.50° N, 8.65° EElevation 56 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Blakstadweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec23October
October: high / low11° / 5°
Rain this month149mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Blakstad at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

96 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

67 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Blakstad

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 14 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct14°9°12.6 mm
Wed28 Oct14°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°7°
Fri30 Oct14°4°
Sat31 Oct14°9°
Sun1 Nov14°8°
Mon2 Nov14°7°
Tue3 Nov15°8°
Wed4 Nov11°4°

When to go to Blakstad

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score171923345968666553231617
High3°3°6°11°16°19°22°21°16°11°6°3°
Low-3°-3°-1°2°6°10°13°12°9°5°1°-2°
Rain (mm)114728067807596123126149143104
Wet days141312101113171415171617
Sea5°4°4°6°10°15°17°18°15°12°9°7°

What's on in Blakstad

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Blakstad

All monuments

More museums: Frolands Verk Kultursenter

Outdoors around Blakstad

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Bagatell CampingCamp sites
0.8 km
KollenViewpoints · 140 m
3.9 km
BjellandstrandSurf spots
4 km
Nidelv Brygge og CampingCamp sites
4.4 km
LøbbåsenViewpoints · 170 m
4.5 km
Vegårshei skisenterSki area · 1 km of pistes · 2 lifts
30 km

Nature around Blakstad

Nature in Norway

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Blakstad

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Blakstad

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Blakstad from above

Getting to Blakstad

Kristiansand AirportKRS
47 km
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
120 km
Aalborg AirportAAL
172 km
BlakstadRailway station
0.3 km
FrolandRailway station
2.8 km
ArendalRailway station
8.4 km
GuldsmedengaArendal Tyholmen · Norodden
8.6 km
Arendal PollenMerdø
8.7 km

Places near Blakstad

Places with a climate like Blakstad

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Blakstad?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Blakstad.
What is the hottest month in Blakstad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Blakstad?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Blakstad?
July is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Blakstad?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.