Best Time to Visit Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Bergen.
Bergen does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 14°C / 57.2°F) and driest (May, 100 mm / 3.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 1.5°C / 34.7°F in February to 14°C / 57.2°F in July, with rainfall from 100 mm / 3.9 in (May) to 268 mm / 10.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bergen, Hordaland, Norway's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bergen's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 9.8°C49.6°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
| June | 12.4°C54.3°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| July | 14°C57.2°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
No month at Bergen matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bergen?
Bergen doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on May (driest, ~100 mm / 3.9 in) and July (warmest, 14°C / 57.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Norway's national average.
When is the rainy season in Bergen?
The rainy season at Bergen, Hordaland runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 187 mm / 7.4 in. The wettest single month is December (268 mm / 10.6 in).
What is the driest month in Bergen?
The driest month in Bergen is May, averaging about 100 mm / 3.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 9.8°C / 49.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bergen?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bergen — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 268 mm / 10.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages 1.5°C / 34.7°F.
Is Bergen climate different from Norway overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bergen figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Norway figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bergen specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.