Climate Overview
The climate in Bergen is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 2880mm 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, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Bergen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Bergen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bergen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2880mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 240mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 364mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 110mm. That's 254mm less than September, 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 473cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 121cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Bergen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
93 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Bergen, which began on June 21, 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -1 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 458mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 10 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 708mm across the season with a monthly average of 236mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 1 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 892mm across the season with a monthly average of 297mm. Expect around 51cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -2 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 822mm across the season with a monthly average of 274mm. Expect around 306cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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.
