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Grimstad Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Light Drizzle Over the Fields

Small drops fall without fuss — the earth gets its first taste of rain.

Warmest Tuesday at 8° · coldest night Thursday at 2°

The short of it: Grimstad weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (40 °F) with light drizzle, feeling like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low 4 °C (40 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.5 mm (0.02 in). No warnings in force. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 05:00 local time.

GRIMSTAD, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Grimstad this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 6°, the night near 4°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 7°. Winds are light from the NNE, gusting to 14 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 8°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 2°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 2°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Grimstad brings highs near 7°, lows of 2° and about 139 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 21°, February the coldest at -3°, and October the wettest with 146 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 8 h 23 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight drizzle5°1°8 km/h–
6 AMLight drizzle5°1°8 km/h–
7 AMLight drizzle5°1°8 km/h–
8 AMOvercast5°2°7 km/h–
9 AMOvercast5°2°7 km/h–
10 AMOvercast5°2°6 km/h–
11 AMLight drizzle5°2°7 km/h–
12 PMLight drizzle6°3°7 km/h–
1 PMLight drizzle6°3°6 km/h0.1 mm
2 PMLight drizzle6°3°6 km/h–
3 PMLight drizzle6°4°6 km/h–
4 PMOvercast6°4°7 km/h–
5 PMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–
6 PMLight rain6°3°8 km/h0.1 mm
7 PMLight rain6°3°6 km/h0.1 mm
8 PMLight rain6°4°5 km/h0.1 mm
9 PMOvercast6°4°4 km/h–
10 PMOvercast6°4°5 km/h–
11 PMLight drizzle6°3°6 km/h0.1 mm
12 AMOvercast6°3°6 km/h–
1 AMOvercast6°3°6 km/h–
2 AMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
3 AMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy5°3°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light rain, high 6°, low 4°, 0.5 mm of rain, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 7:57 AM, down 4:20 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Almanac · Grimstad Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Grimstad, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 42 min
Average wind
18 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 7°, with nights near 2°. Wet spells are common — about 139 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Grimstad in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Grimstad by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°103 mm18 km/h7 h 4 min✦
February3°-3°70 mm18 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
March6°-1°64 mm17 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦
April10°2°51 mm16 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
May15°7°64 mm16 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦
June19°11°76 mm16 km/h18 h 14 min✦✦✦
July21°13°81 mm15 km/h17 h 36 min✦✦✦
August20°12°106 mm15 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
September16°9°123 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October11°6°146 mm17 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
November7°2°139 mm18 km/h7 h 42 min✦
December3°-2°108 mm17 km/h6 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grimstad

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Grimstad today?

Right now it is 5 °C (40 °F) with light drizzle; it feels like 1 °C (34 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (40 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Grimstad this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Grimstad?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Grimstad at present.

What is the warmest month in Grimstad?

July, with an average high of 21 °C (69 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -3 °C (26 °F). The wettest month is October (146 mm (5.7 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Grimstad?

July and August. July brings highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain; August highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 106 mm (4.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Grimstad?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FevikAgder6 km NE6°2°134 mm
RykeneAgder8 km NNE6°1°140 mm
JordtveitAgder9 km SSW7°2°139 mm
HomborsundAgder9 km SSW7°2°139 mm
LillesandAgder16 km SW7°2°147 mm
ArendalAgder17 km NE6°1°142 mm
BirkelandAgder21 km W6°1°172 mm
TveitAgder30 km WSW7°1°182 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor