Bergen weather in January (Hordaland, Norway)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Bergen this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Bergen usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -0°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Bergen in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 250 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 26 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 22 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 87%  

Precipitation 250 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 22 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 6°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

1/10

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.