Agder, Norway
Farsund
Farsund is a village in Agder, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,531 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population3,531
Local time12:15
58.09° N, 6.80° EElevation 5 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal codes4550–4554October: high / low11° / 7°
Rain this month239mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Farsund at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:33 · 17:029 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 16:20Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 3.1Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in August
Coolest month0°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthOctober
239 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
82 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Farsund
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 52 km/h · humidity 64%
Today26 Oct12°9°38.2 mm
Tue27 Oct14°11°12.4 mm
Wed28 Oct13°9°8.9 mm
Thu29 Oct12°8°1.6 mm
Fri30 Oct12°7°
Sat31 Oct11°8°
Sun1 Nov12°9°1.9 mm
Mon2 Nov10°5°
Tue3 Nov8°6°
When to go to Farsund
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 16 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 53 | 66 | 65 | 49 | 26 | 17 | 17 |
| High | 4° | 4° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 16° | 11° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 1° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 201 | 138 | 141 | 90 | 82 | 85 | 109 | 141 | 173 | 239 | 205 | 183 |
| Wet days | 21 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
| Sea | 6° | 5° | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 10° | 7° |
What's on in Farsund
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Farsund
Outdoors around Farsund
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Lomsesanden FamiliecampingCamp sites
1.1 kmCamp LyngdalCamp sites
1.8 kmFarsund golfklubbGolf courses
2.8 kmKviljosandenSurf spots
3 kmHaviksandenSurf spots
4.3 kmSt. OlavsvardenViewpoints · 360 m
4.8 kmAustgavlenDive site
15 kmKatterauvaDive site
15 kmHundenDive site
15 kmIndre KalvenDive site
16 kmNature around Farsund
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Farsund
Earthquakes around Farsund
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Tombs and cemeteries
Towns and villages around Farsund
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kjørestad0.6 kmFjellestad1.7 kmBekkevika1.9 kmEikvåg2.7 kmLoshavn3.2 kmLindland3.3 kmSævik3.7 kmHauge østre3.8 kmBirkjenes3.9 kmGrimsby4.2 kmUdestad4.4 kmEikeland,ytre4.5 kmSøndre Bjørnestad4.8 kmLauland4.8 kmHelvik5.2 kmOmland5.3 kmSpind5.6 kmBidringsås5.8 kmRødland østre5.9 kmGrabu5.9 kmHerad6.1 kmHananger6.3 kmBryne6.4 kmVatne østre6.5 kmVanse6.6 kmSkeime nedre7 kmKviljo7.3 kmSkeime,øvre7.5 kmDårøy7.5 kmOmdal7.8 kmVetland8 kmEikeland8.1 kmMaberg8.1 kmNesheim8.2 kmHelle8.6 kmLyngsvåg9.3 kmKalleberg9.4 kmOfte9.8 kmTranevåg9.9 kmHassel9.9 kmKåristad10 kmOre10 kmRåstad,øvre10 kmSkarstein10 kmÅdneskor11 kmHauge,vestre11 kmTomstad11 kmSlevdal11 kmSkeibrokk11 kmLevoll11 kmHerrvoll12 kmElle12 kmJølle12 kmKjørkleiv12 kmVere12 kmBorhaug12 kmTjørve12 kmStave12 kmRudjord12 kmVatne13 kmVestbygda13 kmHåland14 kmEigeland14 km
Farsund from above
Around Farsund34 places to see, do and reach nearby
HanangervatnetNature4.7 kmKleivlandsvatnetNature9.0 kmSkrelifallanNature8.3 kmFossen, AustadNature11 kmNesheimvannetNature7.0 kmSeluraNature24 kmFarøyNature0.3 kmEngøy, AgderNature0.6 kmKaldåsknipaMountain13 kmHeigeitaMountain32 kmI enden av heiaMountain36 kmKalveknudenMountain36 kmBrufjelletMountain31 kmSarpaMountain9.8 kmAustgavlenDive site15 kmKatterauvaDive site15 kmHundenDive site15 kmFrelseren ChurchMonument0.2 kmLista LighthouseMonument14 kmAustad ChurchMonument14 kmSpind churchMonument5.7 kmVanse churchMonument6.5 kmVestbygda ChapelMonument13 kmKorshamn ChapelMonument14 kmLoshavnMonument3.5 kmNordberg FortMuseum12 kmAndabeløyFerry port17 kmAbelnesFerry port18 kmAlleenPlace16 kmSpangereidPlace18 kmVestbygdaPlace13 kmVansePlace6.6 kmFlekkefjordPlace24 kmFedaPlace19 km
Postal codes
4550–4554
Getting to Farsund
Kristiansand AirportKRS
76 kmStavanger Airport, SolaSVG
110 kmHaugesund Airport, KarmøyHAU
167 kmAndabeløyAbelnes
17 kmAbelnesAndabeløy
18 kmPlaces near Farsund
Places with a climate like Farsund
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Farsund?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Farsund.
What is the hottest month in Farsund?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Farsund?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Farsund?
October is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Farsund?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in March at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Farsund?
Farsund has 5 postal codes: 4550–4554.