Agder, Norway
Rykene
Rykene is a village in Agder, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 782 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population782
Local time17:56
58.41° N, 8.64° EElevation 38 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes4821–4822October: high / low11° / 6°
Rain this month161mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rykene at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:17 · 18:049 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:56Northern lights tonightOnly if the storm beats the forecastKp needed: 2.9Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
154 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
70 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Rykene
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 78%
Today22 Oct12°9°30.7 mm
Fri23 Oct12°6°5.6 mm
Sat24 Oct11°8°33.4 mm
Sun25 Oct10°8°22 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct13°8°2 mm
Wed28 Oct13°10°22.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°
Fri30 Oct13°6°
Sat31 Oct11°7°0.5 mm
When to go to Rykene
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 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 55 | 71 | 68 | 65 | 55 | 24 | 16 | 17 |
| High | 3° | 3° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -2° | -2° | -1° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 122 | 78 | 88 | 70 | 85 | 78 | 101 | 127 | 134 | 161 | 154 | 113 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| Sea | 5° | 4° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 7° |
What's on in Rykene
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Rykene
0.7 km
Øyestad ChurchBuilt 1200
6.9 km
Hisøy ChurchBuilt 1849
6.6 km
Rise station
14 km
Tromøy ChurchBuilt 1150
9.7 km
Barbu ChurchBuilt 1880
9.2 km
Trinity Church, ArendalBuilt 1888Museum9.3 km
Kløcker's HouseBuilt 1982
Museum9.9 km
Merdøgaard SkjærgårdsmuseumMore museums: Bomsholmen Fløtingsmuseum
Outdoors around Rykene
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Marivold CampingCamp sites
1.5 kmMoysand FamiliecampingCamp sites
3.1 kmGrimstad golfbaneGolf courses
3.1 kmKløftaClimbing
3.2 kmKollenViewpoints · 140 m
3.9 kmLøbbåsenViewpoints · 170 m
4.5 kmTveit skisenterSki area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
39 kmNature around Rykene
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Rykene
Towns and villages around Rykene
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Helle1.3 kmLindtveit1.8 kmNedenes3.4 kmLøddesøl3.7 kmNævesdal4.1 kmLunnerød4.4 kmNatvik4.6 kmBausplass5.3 kmRise6.3 kmRossedalen6.4 kmHis6.6 kmLibru7.9 kmStølsvika8 kmGuldsmedenga8.2 kmSandviga8.7 kmHeimdal9 kmDalene9.3 kmBlødekjær9.4 kmJonsvold9.4 kmYtre Brattekleiv9.6 kmArendal9.7 kmRevesand9.9 kmIndre Bratteklev10 kmBrattekleiv10 kmSteinsås10 kmOdden11 kmFærvik12 kmGjerstad13 kmHove13 kmMyrene13 kmLongum14 kmSaltrød15 km
Rykene from above
Around Rykene34 places to see, do and reach nearby
Raet National ParkNature9.7 kmRoreNature5.3 kmSyndleNature11 kmNidelva, AgderNature6.0 kmLandvikvannetNature12 kmLangsævannetNature9.8 kmHisøyNature6.5 kmMerdøNature9.7 kmHovdefjellMountain33 kmTveit skisenterSki area39 kmØyestad ChurchMonument0.7 kmHisøy ChurchMonument6.9 kmRise stationMonument6.6 kmTromøy ChurchMonument14 kmBarbu ChurchMonument9.7 kmTrinity Church, ArendalMonument9.2 kmFærvik ChurchMonument11 kmFrolands verkMonument12 kmKløcker's HouseMuseum9.3 kmMerdøgaard SkjærgårdsmuseumMuseum9.9 kmAust-Agder-MuseetMuseum9.7 kmAust-Agder museum og arkivMuseum9.8 kmIbsen MuseumMuseum7.9 kmArendalStation9.8 kmBråstadStation6.6 kmRiseStation6.6 kmGuldsmedengaFerry port8.3 kmNoroddenFerry port8.8 kmArendalPlace9.7 kmGrimstadPlace8.1 kmLillesandPlace23 kmFevikPlace4.1 kmBlakstadPlace11 kmHomborsundPlace17 km
Postal codes
4821–4822
Getting to Rykene
Kristiansand AirportKRS
40 kmSandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
127 kmAalborg AirportAAL
163 kmArendalRailway station
9.8 kmBråstadRailway station
6.6 kmRiseRailway station
6.6 kmGuldsmedengaArendal Tyholmen · Norodden
8.3 kmNoroddenGuldsmedenga · Kolbjørnsvik
8.8 kmPlaces near Rykene
Places with a climate like Rykene
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rykene?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rykene.
What is the hottest month in Rykene?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Rykene?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rykene?
November is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Rykene?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 4°C.
What is the postal code of Rykene?
Rykene has 2 postal codes: 4821–4822.