Bergen weather in January (Hordaland, Norway)

Curious about the January weather in Bergen? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Bergen typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -0°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Bergen in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 250 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 26 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 22 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 87%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 250 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 26 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 22 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in January

Find out more about the weather in Norway in January and which places have the best weather 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 Bergen in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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