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Bergen weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
May–SepBest time to visit

When to go to Bergen

May–Sep is mildest and best for fjord trips; it can rain any day, with about 230 wet days a year. Winter is mild but dark and wet.

Bergen weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
-5°0°5°10°15°20°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January2°C35°F-2°C29°F299 mm94%Rainy
February2°C36°F-2°C28°F218 mm94%Rainy
March4°C40°F-1°C30°F215 mm91%Rainy
April9°C48°F3°C37°F155 mm84%Cold
May13°C56°F6°C44°F141 mm81%Cool
June17°C63°F10°C50°F154 mm80%Cool
July19°C67°F13°C55°F175 mm82%Rainy
August19°C65°F12°C54°F205 mm84%Rainy
September15°C59°F10°C49°F268 mm88%Rainy
October10°C50°F6°C42°F276 mm89%Rainy
November6°C42°F2°C36°F293 mm93%Rainy
December3°C37°F0°C31°F319 mm95%Very wet

Best months across Norway

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
OsloMay–SepJul (22°C)
BergenMay–SepJul (19°C)
TromsøFeb–Mar, Jun–Jul, OctJul (16°C)
Lofoten IslandsFeb–Mar, Jun–AugJul (14°C)
StavangerMay–SepAug (18°C)
ÅlesundMay–SepAug (17°C)
TrondheimMay–SepJul (20°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Bergen?

May–Sep. May–Sep is mildest and best for fjord trips; it can rain any day, with about 230 wet days a year. Winter is mild but dark and wet.

When is the rainy season in Bergen?

Rain peaks in December with about 319 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Apr.

What is the hottest month in Bergen?

July, with average highs of 19°C (67°F).

How cold does Bergen get?

The coolest nights are in February, averaging -2°C (28°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.9°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.