Bergen weather in December (Hordaland, Norway)

How's the weather trend in Bergen as December approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of December in Bergen typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 5°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Bergen in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 269 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 28 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 13 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bergen. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bergen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 93%  

Precipitation 269 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 13 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 7°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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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