Best Time to Visit Bergen
Norway · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
8/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
26°C
highest recorded · July 15
-1.8°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Bergen?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Bergen?
- July is typically the hottest month in Bergen, with average daytime highs around 20°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Bergen?
- December is usually the wettest month, with around 290mm of precipitation.