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Best time to visit Bergen: month by month
Short answer
May to September is the best time, with highs of about 12–18°C, nearly 19 hours of daylight in June and all fjord routes running. Rain is likely in any month (about 15–23 rainy days a month in the data), and summer brings crowds and the highest prices.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3°C | -2°C | 20 | low |
| Feb | 4°C | -2°C | 20 | low |
| Mar | 6°C | 0°C | 16 | low |
| Apr | 9°C | 0°C | 11 | medium |
| May | 12°C | 5°C | 16 | high |
| Jun | 18°C | 9°C | 15 | very high |
| Jul | 17°C | 11°C | 21 | very high |
| Aug | 17°C | 11°C | 18 | very high |
| Sep | 15°C | 9°C | 15 | high |
| Oct | 10°C | 5°C | 23 | medium |
| Nov | 6°C | 1°C | 16 | low |
| Dec | 2°C | -4°C | 18 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool, about 6–12°C, with snow lingering on the hills; May is often among the drier, brighter months and the Bergen International Festival starts.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Mild, about 17–18°C highs, long days and the busiest season with cruise ships; rain is still common.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is still pleasant at about 15°C; October is often the wettest month (around 23 rainy days) and November grey and cold.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold and dark, about 2–4°C highs, with rain more often than snow in town; quiet and atmospheric around Christmas.
Events worth planning around
- Norway's Constitution Day, with parades (17 May)
- Bergen International Festival (late May to early June)
- Bergenfest music festival (June)
- Pepperkakebyen, the gingerbread town (late November to December)
When to avoid
Avoid October and November if you want dry weather and long days. Avoid peak summer weekends with several cruise ships in port if you dislike crowds at Bryggen.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Bergen?
May, June or September, with mild weather, long days and slightly fewer crowds than July and August.
Does it really rain that much?
Yes; it rains on about 200 days a year, so pack waterproofs in any season.
Is Bergen worth visiting in winter?
Yes for the atmosphere and Christmas gingerbread town, but days are short and fjord tours run less often.