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

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bergen. Expect long, bright days with 223 hours in July and darker periods with just 62 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1703 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bergen. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Bergen enjoys an average of 1703 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Bergen’s wettest month, receives 195 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 8°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.