Bergen · WinterMonth summary
Bergen weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 3°C
🌧 Rainy days
66% of days
☀️ Sunshine
1.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
0.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (6.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bergen in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Bergen in January: 66% rain, 1.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
By trip type
Bergen in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Bergen is cool (3°C during the day). Days are short (1.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 66% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 3°C | 66% | 7.6 | 1.0h | 0.5/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -1°C | 4°C | 65% | 7.9 | 3.5h | 0.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 0°C | 6°C | 58% | 5.7 | 5.3h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 2°C | 9°C | 46% | 3.5 | 11.3h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 6°C | 13°C | 44% | 3.6 | 12.1h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 9°C | 16°C | 53% | 4.9 | 11.8h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 11°C | 17°C | 60% | 6.1 | 11.6h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 11°C | 17°C | 66% | 8.2 | 9.1h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 9°C | 15°C | 59% | 9.3 | 7.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 5°C | 10°C | 68% | 9.7 | 4.3h | 1.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 2°C | 6°C | 59% | 7.5 | 2.2h | 0.8/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 0°C | 4°C | 66% | 8.9 | 0.3h | 0.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Bergen averages 3°C, 66% rainy days and 1.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 0.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 6.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +10.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bergen in January
Is January a good time to visit Bergen?
January is not recommended for Bergen (score 0.5/10). With 66% rainy days and 1.0h of sunshine, consider June (6.4/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in January?
Yes, 66% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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