When is the best time to go to Bergen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bergen, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bergen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bergen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bergen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 222mm 0.8hrs 8.5hrs 7°C

January is a very wet month in Bergen and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bergen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Bergen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bergen with around 222mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Bergen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 170mm 2.1hrs 10.6hrs 6°C

February in Bergen is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bergen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Bergen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bergen with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Bergen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 183mm 3.3hrs 13.1hrs 6°C

The weather in March in Bergen is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bergen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Bergen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bergen with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Bergen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 122mm 5.5hrs 16.1hrs 6°C

Bergen's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bergen.

April is in the spring in Bergen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bergen with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Bergen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 111mm 7.1hrs 19.4hrs 8°C

May is a damp month in Bergen and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bergen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Bergen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bergen with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Bergen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 139mm 7.9hrs 8.5hrs 11°C

The climate in Bergen during June can be summarized as mild and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bergen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Bergen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bergen with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Bergen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 156mm 6.8hrs 10.6hrs 14°C

July in Bergen is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bergen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Bergen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bergen with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bergen weather in July »

August

Bergen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 192mm 5.6hrs 13.1hrs 15°C

The weather in August in Bergen is characteristically mild and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bergen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Bergen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bergen with around 192mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bergen weather in August »

September

Bergen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 306mm 3.5hrs 16.1hrs 14°C

Bergen's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bergen.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bergen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bergen with around 306mm 12 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bergen weather in September »

October

Bergen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 304mm 2.4hrs 19.4hrs 12°C

October is a very wet month in Bergen and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bergen.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bergen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bergen with around 304mm 12 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 28 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Bergen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 279mm 1.4hrs 8.5hrs 10°C

November in Bergen is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bergen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bergen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bergen with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 28 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Bergen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 265mm 0.7hrs 10.6hrs 8°C

December in Bergen is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bergen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Bergen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bergen with around 265mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 28 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Bergen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.6°C 61.9°F
Driest month: May 111mm 4.4ins
Sunniest month: May 7.1hrs
Coldest month: February 2.7°C 36.9°F
Wettest month: September 306mm 12ins
Warmest sea: August 15.1°C 59.2°F
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