Bergen · WinterMonth summary
Bergen weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
32°F – 39°F
🌧 Rainy days
66% of days
☀️ Sunshine
0.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
0.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (6.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bergen in December?
❌ 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: December brings a challenging climate (0.5/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Bergen in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Winter in Bergen is cool (4°F during the day). Days are short (0.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 66% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 30°F | 37°F | 66% | 0.3in | 1.0h | 0.5/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 30°F | 39°F | 65% | 0.3in | 3.5h | 0.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 32°F | 43°F | 58% | 0.2in | 5.3h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 36°F | 48°F | 46% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 43°F | 55°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 48°F | 61°F | 53% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 52°F | 63°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 52°F | 63°F | 66% | 0.3in | 9.1h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 48°F | 59°F | 59% | 0.4in | 7.3h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 41°F | 50°F | 68% | 0.4in | 4.3h | 1.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 36°F | 43°F | 59% | 0.3in | 2.2h | 0.8/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 32°F | 39°F | 66% | 0.4in | 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 December, Bergen averages 39°F, 66% rainy days and 0.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 0.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 6.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +11.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bergen in December
Is December a good time to visit Bergen?
December is not recommended for Bergen (score 0.5/10). With 66% rainy days and 0.3h of sunshine, consider June (6.4/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in December?
Yes, 66% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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