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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 brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Monthly maximum 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. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. You can expect rain on roughly 28 days based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 13 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

Average windspeed

Average wind speeds reach 3 m/s in December, creating light breezes that feel pleasant throughout the day. Some days are calmer, while others bring slightly more active breezes.

Average water temperature in December

You won't be able to swim during this month since the water temperature is only 7°C. These frigid conditions make the water feel biting cold against your skin.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bergen. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Bergen's climate page.

Bergen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 93%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 269 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 28 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 13 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Bergen's climate page.

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.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.