Best Time to Visit
🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
2°
-1°
Poor
Feb
3°
-2°
Poor
Mar
5°
0°
Good
Apr
9°
2°
Good
May
12°
5°
Great
Jun
15°
9°
Great
Jul
17°
11°
Great
Aug
17°
11°
Great
Sep
14°
9°
Good
Oct
10°
5°
Good
Nov
5°
2°
Poor
Dec
3°
-1°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -1°C | 20 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 3°C | -2°C | 17 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 5°C | 0°C | 18 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 9°C | 2°C | 15 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 12°C | 5°C | 14 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 15°C | 9°C | 14 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 17°C | 11°C | 17 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 17°C | 11°C | 17 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| September | 14°C | 9°C | 18 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 10°C | 5°C | 19 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 5°C | 2°C | 19 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 3°C | -1°C | 20 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 9°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
Avg: 16°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 5°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 3°C high, -1°C low
Cool to cold at 3°C (37°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -1°C (30°F).
The least favorable time to visit Bergen is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Bergen during the best travel months (June, July, August), when temperatures range from 10°C to 16°C:
Bergen has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 17°C, while the coldest month is January at just 2°C. Annual rainfall averages 2379mm across approximately 208 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Low °C | -1 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | -1 |
| Rain Days | 20 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Rain mm | 246 | 209 | 192 | 133 | 117 | 118 | 149 | 187 | 245 | 258 | 256 | 269 |
| Sun h/day | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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