Bergen, NorwayQuick decision
When to visit Bergen?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
9°C–16°C in June
🌧 Least rain
53% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (66%)
📅 Best score
6.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Bryggen & HeritageMay–September — UNESCO Hanseatic wharf, Fløibanen funicular.
FjordsMay–August — Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord day trips.
Fish & MarketYear-round — Fisketorget, salmon and fresh seafood.
HikingMay–September — Trolltunga, Preikestolen and coastal trails.
Monthly climate data
Bergen weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 49% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 4.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 60% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 62% rainy days, 4.6h sunshine/day. Score: 2.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°C, 66% rainy days, 1.6h sunshine/day. Score: 0.6/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 53% rainy days and 16°C.
January is the wettest month with 66% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 16°C.
In winter, the average score is 0.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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