Bergen in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +64°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 208 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Bergen;
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
208 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bergen has OK weather in August.
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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 temperature in August is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +68°F.
Is Bergen warm or cold in August?
Bergen is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up 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:
Water temperature in Bergen in August
Water in Bergen in August is Cold. It varies from +55°F to +64°F, with an average of +60°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +64°F.
The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Bergen are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +60°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +41°F.
Can you swim in Bergen in August?
We would not recommend swimming in Bergen in August, the water is very cold (+60°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Bergen in August
Bergen weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
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
149 mm
208 mm
252 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+58°F
+60°F
+58°F
Humidity
77%
79%
79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
3
Cloudy days
7
7
5
Rainy days
20
20
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 149 mm to 208 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
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 10 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 decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 1 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 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 188 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 20 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 68% chance of precipitation and 278 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 57% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Bergen?
This is the weather in Bergen in August 2023:
1 August
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+69°F
2 August
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+68°F
3 August
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+69°F
4 August
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+63°F
5 August
☁️
+62°F
6 August
☀️
+65°F
7 August
🌧️
+61°F
8 August
🌧️
+54°F
9 August
🌧️
+53°F
10 August
☁️
+54°F
11 August
☁️
+64°F
12 August
☁️
+67°F
13 August
🌧️
+62°F
14 August
🌧️
+63°F
15 August
🌧️
+61°F
16 August
☁️
+60°F
17 August
☁️
+68°F
18 August
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+74°F
19 August
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+73°F
20 August
☁️
+68°F
21 August
🌧️
+66°F
22 August
🌧️
+64°F
23 August
🌧️
+60°F
24 August
☁️
+63°F
25 August
🌧️
+63°F
26 August
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+64°F
27 August
🌧️
+58°F
28 August
🌧️
+59°F
29 August
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+60°F
30 August
☁️
+64°F
31 August
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+67°F
In August 2023 Bergen had 3 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
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 1979 (+47°F) and the highest in 2014 (+55°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 1330 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3441 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!
Can you swim in Bergen in August?
Swimming in Bergen in August is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
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.
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, 2023.
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.
