Climate Insights for Bergen
Torget, Vestland, Norway
Climate Overview
The climate in Bergen is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,557 mm 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.The climate in Bergen is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 100.7 in 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 33°F. 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.Bergen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 62°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 58°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 36°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bergen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,557 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 213 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 308 mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 104 mm. That's 204 mm 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.Bergen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 100.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12.1 in of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 4.1 in. That's 8 in 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 83in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 23in. 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.Bergen is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.