Norway · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bergen are May, June and July, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Bergen sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 20°C, and its coolest in January (around 5°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2496mm — December is typically the wettest month (~290mm) and May the driest (~109mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from June to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 1°C | 256mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 5° / 0°C | 209mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 7° / 1°C | 202mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 11° / 4°C | 141mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 15° / 7°C | 109mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 18° / 10°C | 132mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 20° / 12°C | 158mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 19° / 12°C | 208mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 16° / 10°C | 249mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 12° / 6°C | 268mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 8° / 3°C | 275mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 5° / 1°C | 290mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Bergen is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (33°F). Expect roughly 256mm of precipitation spread over about 19 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Bergen is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 209mm of precipitation spread over about 18 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Bergen is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 202mm of precipitation spread over about 18 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Bergen is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 141mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Bergen is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Bergen is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 132mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Bergen is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 158mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Bergen is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 208mm of precipitation spread over about 17 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Bergen is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 249mm of precipitation spread over about 17 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Bergen is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 268mm of precipitation spread over about 18 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Bergen is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 275mm of precipitation spread over about 19 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Bergen is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (42°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 290mm of precipitation spread over about 19 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket