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Bergen in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Bergen in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Bergen in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
April could be a good time to visit Bergen, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in April. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 117 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
117 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bergen has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Bergen in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bergen for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +11°C with a maximum of +17°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +6°C.

Is Bergen warm or cold in April?

Bergen is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Bergen:

Water temperature in Bergen in April

Water in Bergen in April is Cold. It varies from +4°C to +8°C, with an average of +6°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +9°C.

In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Bergen are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +15°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +5°C.

Can you swim in Bergen in April?

We would not recommend swimming in Bergen in April, the water is very cold (+6°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Bergen in April

Bergen weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+6°C+9°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-4°C0°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+24°C+30°C
Rainfall
158 mm117 mm118 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+5°C+6°C+9°C
Humidity
76%72%71%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
456
Cloudy days
566
Rainy days
141718
Snowy days
720

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +9°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 158 mm to 117 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 4 to 5.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bergen in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bergen is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Bergen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 50 mm, with a 40% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bergen wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 278 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 57% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Bergen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Bergen?

This is the weather in Bergen in April 2023:
1 April
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+9°C
2 April
☁️
+9°C
3 April
🌧️
+8°C
4 April
☀️
+8°C
5 April
☀️
+10°C
6 April
☀️
+7°C
7 April
☀️
+11°C
8 April
☀️
+12°C
9 April
🌧️
+9°C
10 April
☁️
+11°C
11 April
🌧️
+11°C
12 April
☁️
+11°C
13 April
☁️
+12°C
14 April
☁️
+12°C
15 April
☀️
+12°C
16 April
☀️
+13°C
17 April
☀️
+15°C
18 April
☀️
+16°C
19 April
☀️
+16°C
20 April
☀️
+17°C
21 April
☀️
+16°C
22 April
☀️
+16°C
23 April
🌧️
+10°C
24 April
☁️
+8°C
25 April
☁️
+7°C
26 April
🌧️
+6°C
27 April
🌧️
+7°C
28 April
🌧️
+7°C
29 April
🌧️
+6°C
30 April
🌧️
+6°C
In April 2023 Bergen had 14 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Bergen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bergen in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+8°C) and the highest in 2014 (+13°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 1330 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3441 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bergen in April:

Is April a good time to visit Bergen?

It’s always a good time to visit Bergen, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bergen in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Bergen in April?

Swimming in Bergen in April is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Bergen rainy in April?

Bergen is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bergen in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bergen in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Bergen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bergen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.