Bergen · SpringMonth summary
Bergen weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (6.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bergen in May?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 13°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: May is an average time for Bergen. June (6.4/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Bergen in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Bergen. Temperatures rise (13°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (6.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Bergen averages 13°C, 44% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 6.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bergen in May
Is May a good time to visit Bergen?
May is an acceptable time for Bergen (score 6.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (6.4/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Bergen in May?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 6°C at night. 12.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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