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When is the best time to visit Bergen?
In general the best time to visit Bergen is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Bergen in different months
This is the average weather in Bergen for each month based on historic data:
In April, May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 134 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 278 mm in October.
January, February, March, November, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -1°C.
Climate in Bergen
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bergen for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +12°C | +16°C | +24°C | +30°C | +29°C | +32°C | +29°C | +26°C | +23°C | +17°C | +14°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +4°C | +6°C | +9°C | +13°C | +16°C | +18°C | +18°C | +15°C | +11°C | +7°C | +4°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -23°C | -18°C | -14°C | -4°C | 0°C | +3°C | +6°C | +6°C | 0°C | -8°C | -12°C | -17°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +7°C | +6°C | +8°C | +11°C | +15°C | +16°C | +18°C | +17°C | +14°C | +12°C | +10°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 78 | 76 | 72 | 71 | 75 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 197 | 156 | 158 | 117 | 118 | 116 | 149 | 208 | 252 | 278 | 231 | 229 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 29 | 24 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 21 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bergen during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bergen is August with average maximum temperature going up to +18°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -1°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Bergen during the whole year:
Bergen achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +15°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +5°C in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bergen looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bergen is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bergen during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 118 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 21 rainy days and 278 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Bergen during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 9 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bergen:
What is the hottest month in Bergen?
The hottest month in Bergen is August with average maximum temperature of +18°C.
What is the coldest month in Bergen?
The coldest month in Bergen is January with minimum temperatures of -1°C.
Is Bergen worth visiting in winter?
Winter is usually not the best time to go to Bergen.
When does it rain the least in Bergen?
if you're looking to visit Bergen when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 116 mm of rain.
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.