What is the weather like in Bergen?
Rain, temperatures by season and why snow rarely settles in the city.
Short answer
Bergen has a mild, very wet coastal climate, with a normal annual precipitation of 2495 mm at the Florida station for 1991–2020. Normal monthly means range from 2.3 °C in February to 15.6 °C in July. Snow rarely settles in the city centre, but in recent years 171–234 days a year have had over 1 mm of precipitation.
Why
- Bergen kommune, citing MET Norway, gives a normal annual precipitation of 2495 mm for 1991–2020 at the Florida station.
- Yr's normals for Florida show the most precipitation in December (290 mm) and the least in May (109 mm).
- From 2019 to 2025, Bergen had 171–234 days a year with more than 1 mm of precipitation, according to Bergen kommune.
Details
Summers are mild rather than hot: the normal mean is 13.6 °C in June, 15.6 °C in July and 15.4 °C in August, and Visit Bergen gives typical summer temperatures of 10–20 °C. Winters are mild for Norway, with normals between 2.3 and 3.1 °C from December to February, and in the city centre it is usually too mild for snow to settle. The wettest months are September to January, with 248–290 mm each.
Tip
Pack a waterproof jacket and shoes in every season; for walks in the city centre, an umbrella also works.
What may differ
These are long-term averages, and single months vary a lot: January 2026 had a mean of −1.4 °C and only 82 mm of precipitation at Florida, against a normal of 2.6 °C and 256 mm.
Common misconception
It rains every day in Bergen.
What actually happens
Not quite. In 2019–2025, Bergen had between 171 and 234 days a year with more than 1 mm of precipitation, so at least a third of the days were drier than that.
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Sources
- Bergen kommune: Climate figures for BergenChecked at:
- Yr: Weather statistics for Bergen (Florida)Checked at:
- Visit Bergen: Bergen weatherChecked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026.
BergenRelated questions
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What does 'there is no bad weather, only bad clothing' mean in Norway?
The saying means that bad weather is no reason to stay indoors, because the right clothes let you enjoy being outside in rain, wind or cold.
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Do I need sunscreen in Norway?
Yes, you need sunscreen in Norway, especially in spring and summer, on snow in the mountains and on the water, where reflection makes UV radiation stronger.
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Do I need ice grips (brodder) on my shoes in a Norwegian winter?
Ice grips, called brodder in Norwegian, are worth packing for a winter trip, because temperatures around freezing often leave pavements and paths icy.
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What shoes should I bring to Norway?
Bring sturdy shoes that handle rain and rough paths, and in winter warm boots with room for wool socks and a good grip on ice.