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Agder, Norway

Grimstad

Grimstad is a small town in Agder, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15,196 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population15,196
Local time17:45
58.34° N, 8.59° EElevation 9 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes4876–4879, 4884–4887 …
The year in Grimstadweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec25October
October: high / low11° / 6°
Rain this month162mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Grimstad at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

154 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

67 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Grimstad

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Showers · wind 24 km/h · humidity 67%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°11°19.2 mm
Fri23 Oct12°6°3.2 mm
Sat24 Oct12°10°19.8 mm
Sun25 Oct12°9°27 mm
Mon26 Oct12°9°2.3 mm
Tue27 Oct14°8°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°21.6 mm
Thu29 Oct14°10°
Fri30 Oct12°8°
Sat31 Oct11°9°0.5 mm

When to go to Grimstad

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161925305571686556251717
High4°4°6°10°15°19°21°20°17°11°7°4°
Low-1°-1°0°3°7°11°14°14°11°6°3°0°
Rain (mm)122788867827596122132162154114
Wet days171311101211131414171816
Sea5°4°4°6°10°15°17°18°15°12°9°7°

What's on in Grimstad

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

Monuments and museums in Grimstad

All monuments

More museums: By- og sjøfartsmuseet · Grimstad sykkelmuseum · Norsk Hagebruksmuseum · Sjøfartsmuseet i Aust-Agder

Outdoors around Grimstad

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
Marivold CampingCamp sites
1.5 km
Moysand FamiliecampingCamp sites
3.1 km
Grimstad golfbaneGolf courses
3.1 km
KløftaClimbing
3.2 km
KollenViewpoints · 140 m
3.9 km
LøbbåsenViewpoints · 170 m
4.5 km
Tveit skisenterSki area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
32 km

Nature around Grimstad

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 Grimstad

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Grimstad

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

Grimstad from above

Postal codes

4876–48794884–48874891–489448964898

Getting to Grimstad

Kristiansand AirportKRS
33 km
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
134 km
Aalborg AirportAAL
157 km
ArendalRailway station
17 km
RiseRailway station
14 km
BråstadRailway station
15 km
MerdøArendal Pollen
16 km
GuldsmedengaArendal Tyholmen · Norodden
16 km

Places near Grimstad

Places with a climate like Grimstad

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Grimstad?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Grimstad.
What is the hottest month in Grimstad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Grimstad?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Grimstad?
November is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Grimstad?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.
What is the postal code of Grimstad?
Grimstad has 14 postal codes: 4876–4879, 4884–4887, 4891–4894, 4896, 4898.