Bergen
Vestland, Norway
Local time13:50
Sunrise07:54
Sunset16:49
Elevation5 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Bergen?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
20°
July
Coldest month
0°
February
Wettest month
290mm
December
Rain per year
2,495mm
Rainy days per year
200
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7 °C | 0.6 °C | 256 mm | 19.0 | 6.6 h |
| February | 4.9 °C | 0.1 °C | 209 mm | 18.0 | 9.2 h |
| March | 6.9 °C | 1.3 °C | 202 mm | 18.0 | 11.8 h |
| April | 11.1 °C | 3.9 °C | 141 mm | 14.0 | 14.6 h |
| May | 15.0 °C | 6.9 °C | 108 mm | 13.0 | 17.3 h |
| June | 17.7 °C | 10.1 °C | 132 mm | 13.0 | 19.0 h |
| July | 19.6 °C | 12.4 °C | 158 mm | 15.0 | 18.2 h |
| August | 19.4 °C | 12.4 °C | 208 mm | 17.0 | 15.7 h |
| September | 16.1 °C | 9.9 °C | 248 mm | 17.0 | 12.9 h |
| October | 11.7 °C | 6.1 °C | 268 mm | 18.0 | 10.2 h |
| November | 7.6 °C | 3.1 °C | 275 mm | 19.0 | 7.5 h |
| December | 5.3 °C | 1.0 °C | 290 mm | 19.0 | 5.8 h |
Plan your trip to Bergen
Tours in Bergen
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Bergen
Day5 °C
Night1 °C
Rain256 mm
January in Bergen: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 256 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day5 °C
Night0 °C
Rain209 mm
February in Bergen: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of 0 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 209 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day7 °C
Night1 °C
Rain202 mm
March in Bergen: cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 202 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day11 °C
Night4 °C
Rain141 mm
April in Bergen: cold, with highs of 11 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 141 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day15 °C
Night7 °C
Rain108 mm
May in Bergen: cool, with highs of 15 °C and lows of 7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 108 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day18 °C
Night10 °C
Rain132 mm
June in Bergen: mild, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 10 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 132 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day20 °C
Night12 °C
Rain158 mm
July in Bergen: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
- It is one of the wettest months, with 158 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day19 °C
Night12 °C
Rain208 mm
August in Bergen: mild, with highs of 19 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
- It is one of the wettest months, with 208 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day16 °C
Night10 °C
Rain248 mm
September in Bergen: cool, with highs of 16 °C and lows of 10 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 248 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day12 °C
Night6 °C
Rain268 mm
October in Bergen: cool, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 6 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 268 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day8 °C
Night3 °C
Rain275 mm
November in Bergen: cold, with highs of 8 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 275 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day5 °C
Night1 °C
Rain290 mm
December in Bergen: cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 290 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Curious facts about Bergen
- It rains more than twice as much as in Oslo: 2,495 mm against 837 mm a year.
- In June the sun sets as late as 23:08; in December, at 15:28.
Near Bergen
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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Oslo
304 km
10° / 4°
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Gothenburg
Sweden · 483 km
12° / 6°
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Tórshavn
Faroe Islands · 671 km
10° / 6°
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Stockholm
Sweden · 720 km
10° / 6°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands · 893 km
15° / 8°
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Douglas
Isle of Man · 909 km
14° / 9°
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The Hague
Kingdom of the Netherlands · 926 km
15° / 8°
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Turku
Finland · 927 km
9° / 3°
Keep exploring
More destinations
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Oslo
Norway
October: 10° / 4°
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Tromsø
Norway
October: 6° / 1°
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°