Bergen Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway is 11°C (52°F), with daytime highs ranging from 5°C (41°F) in February to 19°C (66°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Bergen compares to cities worldwide.
Bergen Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Bergen can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 12°C (54°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bergen by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. July, the warmest month, sees 167 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Bergen Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Bergen spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Bergen vs Norway
The map below shows the annual temperature across Norway. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Bergen vs World: Temperature Compared
Bergen's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Bergen?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Bergen, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 5°C (41°F) and humidity around 76% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Bergen this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Bergen's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Bergen climate page.
