Bergen, Norway experiences average highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 18 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Bergen, Norway Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bergen, Norway. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Mar–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.2/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
2
Low
Temperature 10°C / 5°C
Feels Like 7°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 18
Rainfall 210 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 83%
Wind Speed 22 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 9 days
Frost Days 10 days
Hottest Month
17°C
July
Avg Low12°C
Rain17days
Coldest Month
-1°C
January
Avg High3°C
Rain20days
Driest Month
13days
April
Avg High9°C
Avg Low2°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
January (Gusts 49)
Sea Temperature
6°C – 17°C
Warmest water: July (
16.8°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, November due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:12
Daylight 19h
Sunset 23:09
Live conditions—
Bergen on the map · live conditions
Bergen, Norway
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Norway
- City
- Bergen
- Population
- 294K
- Coordinates
- 60.39°, 5.32°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 17 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 19 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low -1°C
Rain 20 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 3°C / -1°C . Feb: 3°C / -1°C . Mar: 6°C / 0°C . Apr: 9°C / 2°C . May: 13°C / 7°C . Jun: 16°C / 10°C . Jul: 17°C / 12°C . Aug: 17°C / 12°C . Sep: 15°C / 10°C . Oct: 10°C / 6°C . Nov: 6°C / 2°C . Dec: 4°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 250 mm. Feb: 216 mm. Mar: 181 mm. Apr: 102 mm. May: 101 mm. Jun: 146 mm. Jul: 175 mm. Aug: 248 mm. Sep: 284 mm. Oct: 305 mm. Nov: 231 mm. Dec: 283 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 84%. Feb: 83%. Mar: 82%. Apr: 77%. May: 77%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 83%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 85%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 85%. Dec: 86%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 26 km/h . Feb: 25 km/h . Mar: 22 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 22 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 2h. Feb: 4h. Mar: 6h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 1h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 6°C . Feb: 6°C . Mar: 6°C . Apr: 7°C . May: 11°C . Jun: 13°C . Jul: 17°C . Aug: 16°C . Sep: 15°C . Oct: 13°C . Nov: 10°C . Dec: 8°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 0. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 17 days. Feb: 15 days. Mar: 13 days. Apr: 6 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 6 days. Dec: 13 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 20°C | Jul · 17°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -2°C | Jan · -1°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 348 mm | Oct · 305 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 25 km/h | Jan · 26 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Fair July best
Fair August best
Wet September best
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / -1°C | -2°C / -6°C | 20days (250 mm) Wet | 1.8h Poor | 84% Humid | 0.4 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -1°C | -1°C / -6°C | 19days (216 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 83% Humid | 0.9 Low | Wet | View Details |
| March | 6°C / 0°C | 2°C / -4°C | 18days (181 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.9 Low | Wet | View Details |
| April | 9°C / 2°C | 6°C / -2°C | 13days (102 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 77% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 13°C / 7°C | 11°C / 4°C | 14days (101 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 77% Humid | 4.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 16°C / 10°C | 15°C / 8°C | 15days (146 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 80% Humid | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 17°C / 12°C | 17°C / 10°C | 17days (175 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 83% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 17°C / 12°C | 16°C / 10°C | 19days (248 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 85% Humid | 3.6 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 15°C / 10°C | 13°C / 7°C | 18days (284 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 85% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| October | 10°C / 6°C | 8°C / 2°C | 21days (305 mm) Wet | 4.7h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.3 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 6°C / 2°C | 2°C / -2°C | 18days (231 mm) Wet | 2.6h Poor | 85% Humid | 0.6 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | 4°C / 1°C | 0°C / -4°C | 21days (283 mm) Wet | 1.1h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0.2 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bergen are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bergen, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bergen is July, with average daytime highs of 17°C (63°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bergen is January, with average overnight lows of -1°C (29°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bergen is October, averaging 305mm of precipitation across 21 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bergen runs through October, December, January, February, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Bergen.
Bergen receives approximately 82 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Bergen.
The least favorable months to visit Bergen are January, February, March, November, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Bergen is 2, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Bergen is 83%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 11°C (52°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Bergen receives snow. Months with snowfall average 9 snow days and 19 cm (7 in) of accumulation, with about 10 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Bergen are 22 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 49 km/h / 30 mph).
Bergen averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 72%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Bergen is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bergen has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bergen ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 7°C (45°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Bergen, with a climate score of 6.2/10. Consider visiting during May, June, July, August, September instead for better conditions.
For June in Bergen, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 16°C (61°F) and 15 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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