Average Monthly Sunshine in Bergen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bergen receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bergen varies. It peaks at 193 hours in June and drops to 13 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1232 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bergen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.4 hours per day.

Bergen’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bergen enjoys an average of 1232 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Bergen’s wettest month, receives 162 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bergen Precipitation page.