Bergen Climate and Average Weather
Climate of Bergen: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climate in Bergen month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 23° | 6,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 27° | 8,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 45° | 35° | 9,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 37° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 60° | 48° | 8,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 66° | 53° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 62° | 51° | 9,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 60° | 48° | 9,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 50° | 41° | 10,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 42° | 33° | 7,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 31° | 12,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Bergen
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Bergen compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Bergen.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 190 mi | 44°F | about the same | 37 in |
| Oslo Gardermoen Airport | 198 mi | 43°F | 34°F cooler | 39 in |
Best time to visit Bergen
Go in July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Bergen
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is 2.7°F above the 62°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 63°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Bergen is a city in Norway. Bergen is known for Fjord gateway and Bryggen wharf. It has a population of about 286.000.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Bergen with partly cloudy. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 55°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Bergen is July. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), about 198 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is 2.7°F above the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Bergen today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bergen?
Bergen is a city in Norway. Its coordinates are 60.3913, 5.3221. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Bergen right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 94% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bergen?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Bergen, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bergen in?
Bergen observes Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00). The local time is 1:16 PM.
How many people live in Bergen?
Bergen has a population of approximately 286.000.
What is the nearest airport to Bergen?
The closest airports are Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), 198 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 1:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
