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Bergen in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bergen in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bergen, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Bergen in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Bergen in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +64°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 208 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Bergen;

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
208 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bergen has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Bergen in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bergen for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +64°F with a maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +64°F.

Is Bergen warm or cold in August?

Bergen is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is the hottest month in Bergen, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Bergen in August

Bergen weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+64°F+64°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+43°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+84°F+79°F
Rainfall
148 mm208 mm249 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%78%79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
151310
Rainy days
121416
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +64°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 148 mm to 208 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bergen in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bergen is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Bergen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 216 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bergen wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 278 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 117 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Bergen?

This is the weather in Bergen in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+61°F
2 August
🌧️
+61°F
3 August
🌧️
+62°F
4 August
☁️
+60°F
5 August
🌧️
+59°F
6 August
🌧️
+58°F
7 August
🌧️
+58°F
8 August
☁️
+62°F
9 August
☁️
+63°F
10 August
☁️
+70°F
11 August
☁️
+67°F
12 August
☁️
+65°F
13 August
☁️
+68°F
14 August
☀️
+75°F
15 August
🌧️
+75°F
16 August
🌧️
+67°F
17 August
☁️
+60°F
18 August
☁️
+61°F
19 August
🌧️
+64°F
20 August
☁️
+65°F
21 August
🌧️
+62°F
22 August
🌧️
+66°F
23 August
☁️
+73°F
24 August
🌧️
+74°F
25 August
🌧️
+69°F
26 August
☁️
+63°F
27 August
☁️
+61°F
28 August
☀️
+63°F
29 August
☀️
+67°F
30 August
☁️
+67°F
31 August
☁️
+65°F
In August 2023 Bergen had 3 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bergen climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bergen in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+61°F) and the highest in 2002 (+75°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 44 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 512 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bergen in August:

Is August a good time to visit Bergen?

It’s always a good time to visit Bergen, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bergen in August?

August has mild temperatures in Bergen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bergen rainy in August?

Bergen is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bergen in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bergen in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Bergen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bergen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.