Bergen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Bergen is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Bergen, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Bergen receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 936 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives high rainfall, averaging 104 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, April brings less rainfall, with 47 mm over 14 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bergen Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bergen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Bergen in the Netherlands
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.
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