Climate Overview
The climate in Bergen is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2557mm of precipitation falls per year. Bergen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bergen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Bergen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Bergen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bergen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2557mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 213mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 308mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 104mm. That's 204mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bergen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 211cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Bergen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.
Seasons
87 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Bergen, which began on September 23, 2026. Bergen is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from 2 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 392mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 579mm across the season with a monthly average of 193mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 4 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 827mm across the season with a monthly average of 276mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 1 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 759mm across the season with a monthly average of 253mm. Expect around 150cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bergen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
