Bergen weather in August (Hordaland, Norway)

What is the weather forecast for Bergen in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Bergen typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Bergen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 202 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 23 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Bergen. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bergen climate page with graphs.

 

Bergen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 202 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 140 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bergen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bergen.

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