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What is the weather like in the fjords in summer?

Temperatures, rain on the coast and in the inner fjords, and long light days.

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Short answer

Summer in the fjords is mild rather than hot, with normal July means of about 16 °C, and the coast is much wetter than the inner fjords. In July Bergen normally gets 158 mm of precipitation, while Lærdal in the Sognefjord area gets 51 mm. Warm days of 25 °C or more do occur.

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Why

  1. Yr's 1991–2020 normals for Bergen are 13.6 °C in June, 15.6 °C in July and 15.4 °C in August.
  2. In Lærdal, in the inner Sognefjord area, the summer normals are 13.6–15.9 °C, but precipitation is only 44–53 mm a month, against 132–208 mm in Bergen.
  3. Visit Norway describes lots of rain and wind close to the coast, while the inner fjords often have a much drier and sunnier climate.

Details

The weather can change from one day to the next: Visit Norway notes that a sunny day can be followed by a day of rain and fog. The days are very long; in Bergen the sun sets at 23:11 on 21 June. Visit Norway recommends waterproof and windproof clothing and a layer of wool for summer trips.

Tip

If your plans are flexible, keep a spare day for viewpoints and boat trips, as a rainy or foggy day can be followed by a clear one.

What may differ

Late summer is wetter on the coast: Bergen's normal precipitation rises from 132 mm in June to 208 mm in August, while Lærdal stays at 44–53 mm.

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Sources

Information checked on 15 October 2026.

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