Geography of Bergen
Geography of Bergen: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Bergen
Oslo is 190 mi to the east, Oslo Gardermoen Airport is 198 mi to the east, Scottish Highlands is 395 mi to the south-west and Inverness is 395 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 60°23′28.7″N 5°19′19.6″E (60.3913, 5.3221)
Quick facts about Bergen
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 56°F (13°C) in Bergen with light drizzle. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 55°F to 57°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 57°F is 5.6°F below the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Bergen today at 8.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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).
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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 56°F (13°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 95% and wind is 12 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 10:36 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 21, 2026 at 10:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
