Bergen

Bergen · Norway · Bergen

Wooden wharf houses leaning into each other in colours no committee would ever approve, a funicular up to a mountain the town keeps for itself, and the fjords properly starting the moment you leave the harbour.

The best time to visit Bergen is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F). Local time there is 23:15 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

Jun–Aug

Budget on the ground

$$$ · steep

Nearest airport

BGO · Bergen

Good for

nature and scenery bucket-list trips adventure holidays relaxing holidays

In season

June July August

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High0 to 20°C32 to 68°F Rain0 to 320mm0 to 12.6in

June · high 18°C · rain 140mm · 18.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast

Bergen month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	4°C39°F	251mm9.9in	6.6h6.6h
February	5°C40°F	225mm8.9in	9.0h9.0h
March	6°C43°F	182mm7.2in	11.6h11.6h
April	11°C51°F	64mm2.5in	14.5h14.5h
May	13°C55°F	120mm4.7in	17.2h17.2h
June	18°C65°F	140mm5.5in	18.9h18.9h	in the recommended window
July	18°C64°F	207mm8.1in	18.2h18.2h	in the recommended window
August	18°C65°F	237mm9.3in	15.7h15.7h	in the recommended window
September	15°C59°F	238mm9.4in	12.7h12.7h
October	11°C51°F	303mm11.9in	9.9h9.9h
November	7°C44°F	212mm8.3in	7.3h7.3h
December	4°C38°F	217mm8.5in	5.8h5.8h

Good to know

Currency: NOKNorwegian krone
Language: Bokmål, Sámi, Nynorsk, and more
Plug: C, F · 230 V
Driving: on the right

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Bergen?

The best time to visit Bergen is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F).

How warm does Bergen get?

Typical daytime highs in Bergen are Mar–May 10°C (50°F), Jun–Aug 18°C (65°F), Sep–Nov 11°C (51°F), Dec–Feb 4°C (39°F).

Is Bergen expensive?

On the ground, Bergen is steep.

What sort of trip is Bergen good for?

Bergen is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays, relaxing holidays.

How rainy is Bergen?

The wettest month in Bergen is October at 303mm (11.9in), the driest April at 64mm (2.5in), with a monthly average of 200mm (7.9in).

What plug do I need for Bergen?

Bergen uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.