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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bergen month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bergen are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 14–18°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 18°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and October the wettest (about 302 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7 | -1.9 | 237 | 2.1 |
| February | 3.7 | -1.5 | 225 | 3.7 |
| March | 5.9 | -0.2 | 177 | 5.5 |
| April | 9.6 | 1.6 | 104 | 9.6 |
| May | 14.0 | 5.8 | 111 | 10.8 |
| June | 16.8 | 9.3 | 146 | 10.8 |
| July | 17.7 | 10.9 | 189 | 10.2 |
| August | 17.1 | 10.7 | 253 | 8.5 |
| September | 15.0 | 8.9 | 278 | 6.7 |
| October | 10.3 | 5.0 | 302 | 4.5 |
| November | 6.0 | 1.6 | 226 | 2.7 |
| December | 4.0 | -0.2 | 275 | 1.5 |
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01 · OverviewBergen, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bergen took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Bergen
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Bergen
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Bergen
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bergen
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bergen
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bergen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bergen
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bergen located and what are its coordinates?
Bergen is situated in Norway at geographic coordinates 60.3930, 5.3242 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bergen?
Bergen has a recorded population of approximately 294,029 and observes the Europe/Oslo time zone (NOK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bergen?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bergen include no, nb, nn, se, fi, and the circulating currency is NOK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bergen?
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