Bergen Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Bergen, Hordaland, Norway)

Offering one of the most pleasant climates in the whole of Norway, Bergen enjoys plenty of mild weather, thanks to the warming effect of the Gulf Stream. However, even though Bergen is especially mild and warm by Norwegian standards, it is noticeably colder than other neighbouring European countries, and also considerably wetter, due to rain clouds being regularly trapped by the surrounding mountains.


The summer climate is warm enough in July and August to mean that on the sunniest days, you will be more than happy to be wearing a T-shirt or similar summer clothing. This is by far the hottest time of the year in Bergen, when temperatures hover around 20°C / 68°F and on occasion climb a little higher.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Bergen has become well known in Europe for its rainy weather and each year, just over 250 days feature rain of some description, so always bring clothes to cover all possible climatic changes and an umbrella. May generally offers the most appealing and driest climate in Bergen and since so many festivals take place during this month, this is when many tourists choose to visit the city.

With only 3 inches / 76 mm of rain in May, this is by far the driest month, particularly when compared to September, October, November and December, which each feature precipitation levels averaging 8 inches / 203 mm or 9 inches / 229 mm.

Bergen Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	3°C / 37°F	0°C / 32°F
February	3°C / 37°F	-1°C / 30°F
March	5°C / 41°F	0°C / 32°F
April	8°C / 46°F	3°C / 37°F
May	12°C / 54°F	5°C / 41°F
June	15°C / 59°F	8°C / 46°F
July	18°C / 64°F	12°C / 54°F
August	19°C / 66°F	12°C / 54°F
September	15°C / 59°F	9°C / 48°F
October	11°C / 52°F	6°C / 43°F
November	7°C / 45°F	2°C / 36°F
December	4°C / 39°F	-1°C / 30°F