There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Bergen rather than January, with an average high temperature of +39°F, and only 4 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Bergen;
Average weather
☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+54°F
Max.
197 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bergen has uncomfortable weather in January.
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Average temperature in Bergen in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bergen for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +41°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +48°F during the day and a minimum of +23°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°F to +43°F.
Is Bergen warm or cold in January?
Bergen is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +39°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Bergen, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Bergen in January
Water in Bergen in January is Cold. It varies from +40°F to +47°F, with an average of +43°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +39°F.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest 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 January?
We would not recommend swimming in Bergen in January, the water is very cold (+43°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 January
Bergen weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+39°F
+39°F
+39°F
Min. temperature
+1°F
-9°F
0°F
Max. temperature
+57°F
+54°F
+54°F
Rainfall
229 mm
197 mm
156 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+47°F
+43°F
+42°F
Humidity
81%
80%
78%
Air pressure
1006 HPa
1007 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
4
Cloudy days
5
5
5
Rainy days
14
13
10
Snowy days
8
9
9
January weather is still as bad as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +39°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 229 mm to 197 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 3 to 4.
February brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Bergen in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Bergen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 230 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain.January 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 January 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Bergen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 10%, for a monthly total of around 29 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Bergen.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Bergen?
This is the weather in Bergen in January 2023:
1 January
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+31°F
2 January
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+31°F
3 January
☁️
+41°F
4 January
🌧️
+44°F
5 January
🌨️
+38°F
6 January
🌧️
+47°F
7 January
🌧️
+48°F
8 January
🌧️
+45°F
9 January
🌧️
+47°F
10 January
🌧️
+45°F
11 January
🌧️
+47°F
12 January
☁️
+43°F
13 January
☀️
+40°F
14 January
☀️
+39°F
15 January
🌧️
+38°F
16 January
🌨️
+38°F
17 January
🌨️
+35°F
18 January
☀️
+35°F
19 January
☀️
+33°F
20 January
☀️
+32°F
21 January
☁️
+36°F
22 January
☁️
+38°F
23 January
🌧️
+42°F
24 January
🌧️
+45°F
25 January
🌧️
+47°F
26 January
☀️
+41°F
27 January
☁️
+40°F
28 January
🌧️
+44°F
29 January
🌧️
+47°F
30 January
🌧️
+41°F
31 January
🌧️
+42°F
In January 2023 Bergen had 8 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bergen climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bergen in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Bergen?
There is never a bad time to go to Bergen, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Bergen and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Bergen in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Bergen in January?
Swimming in Bergen in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Bergen rainy in January?
Bergen is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Bergen in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bergen in January, 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.
