Weather in Bergen
The climate in Bergen is often described as wet and mild. But the sun always lurks behind the clouds.
Rain in Bergen
There's a saying in Norwegian: there is no bad weather, there is only bad clothing. Yes, let's be honest, it rains a fair bit in Bergen. In fact, in rains more than 200 days a year on average. However, for a day to be officially recorded with precipitation, only 0.1 mm needs to have fallen. So don’t let the 200 days scare you off. On many of those 200 days, the sun will shine occasionally.
Over the years, there have been almost twice as many rainy days in Bergen as in Oslo. Rain in Bergen varies from place to place, and the difference can be significant.
Dealing with rain
Love it, hate it. Some people can't stand the rain, while others embrace it. But there's nothing you can do about it. Learn to love the rain, enjoy the positive sides of a rainy day – or finally master the art of using an umbrella.
If you live in Bergen (or anywhere else in Vestlandet for that matter), “opplett” (a word that means a (brief) pause in the rain) becomes a very welcomed element when it rains. And when the sun finally does shine, there is no better place to be than Bergen.
We can show you 7 reasons to love the rain and give some tips on how to maneuer your umbrella.
Why does it rain in Bergen?
Actually, it doesn't only rain in Bergen, but generally everywhere in Vestlandet. The reason is that warm winds from the west hit the mountains of Western Norway. The air is pushed up along the mountains and cooled. This causes the steam to condense and turn into rain.
Facts about rain in Bergen
- Bergen had 213 rainy days in 2024
- In January 2020, Gullfjellet in Bergen was the wettest weather station with 814.7 mm of rain
- In Bergen, the average annual rainfall is 2,495 mm, and the wettest month is December with 290 mm (based on the normal period 1991-2020)
- May is on average the driest month in Bergen with 109 mm of rain (based on the normal period 1991-2020)
Is it raining in Bergen now?
You can always look out the window to check the weather, but bear in mind, it changes quickly. So a little help will be to check the weather forecast on Yr.
