Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Bergen, Norway in May
Weather score21Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
135mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
21
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bergen, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May12°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May135mm average rain
May is one of Bergen's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.3 hours average sun
May is one of Bergen's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is below Bergen's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May21 weather score
May is one of Bergen's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
