What should I wear in Bergen to cope with the rain?
Clothing for Bergen's wet and windy coastal climate, all year round.
Short answer
In Bergen, wear a hooded waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes and warm layers such as wool, because the city gets about 2,500 mm of precipitation a year. The Florida weather station recorded precipitation on 224 days in the 13 months to September 2026. Temperatures are mild, from a January normal of 2.6 °C to 15.6 °C in July.
Why
- The monthly 1991–2020 normals on Yr for Bergen (Florida) add up to about 2,500 mm a year, from 109 mm in May to 290 mm in December.
- Visit Norway describes the coast of Fjord Norway as a climate with lots of rain and wind, and recommends wind- and waterproof gear along with warm woollen sweaters.
- Wind matters too: the strongest gust at the Florida station in the 13 months to September 2026 was 36.6 m/s, on 4 October 2025, the same day the extreme weather Amy hit Southern Norway.
Details
On windy days, a hooded rain jacket and waterproof trousers work better than an umbrella. In winter, add a hat, gloves and shoes with good grip: the January normal is only 2.6 °C, and the Florida station measured −11.3 °C on 8 January 2026.
Tip
Pack a spare pair of dry socks and shoes that are truly waterproof, and check the hourly forecast on Yr to plan walks between the showers.
What may differ
May is normally the driest month, with 109 mm, and December the wettest, with 290 mm. Single months can be far off the normal: January 2026 brought only 82 mm, while September 2026 brought 371.3 mm.
Common misconception
It rains in Bergen every single day.
What actually happens
It rains often, but not every day: the Florida station recorded precipitation on 224 days in the 13 months to September 2026, so roughly four days in ten were dry.
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Sources
- Yr: Weather statistics for Bergen (Florida station)Checked at:
- Visit Norway: Seasons and climateChecked at:
- MET Norway: New climate normal from 2021Checked at:
- MET Norway: MET info publications 2025Checked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026.
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