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Bergen in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Bergen in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you are thinking of traveling to Bergen in January, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +39°F, and there are only about 4 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in 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.
196 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bergen has uncomfortable weather in January.

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 expected average maximum temperature in January is +43°F with a maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 73% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +34°F.

Is Bergen warm or cold in January?

Bergen is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down 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:

Climate in Bergen in January

Bergen weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+39°F+39°F+39°F
Min. temperature
+1°F-9°F0°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+54°F+54°F
Rainfall
229 mm196 mm162 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%79%78%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1007 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
101010
Rainy days
141311
Snowy days
343

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 196 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 11 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 January, going from 5 m/s to 2 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 71%, leading to total precipitation of around 301 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 22 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 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Bergen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 10 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
🌧️
+48°F
2 January
🌧️
+48°F
3 January
🌧️
+46°F
4 January
🌧️
+41°F
5 January
☀️
+37°F
6 January
☁️
+36°F
7 January
🌧️
+40°F
8 January
☁️
+38°F
9 January
☀️
+38°F
10 January
☁️
+42°F
11 January
🌧️
+44°F
12 January
🌧️
+49°F
13 January
🌧️
+49°F
14 January
☁️
+43°F
15 January
☁️
+42°F
16 January
🌧️
+43°F
17 January
☁️
+39°F
18 January
☁️
+45°F
19 January
🌧️
+46°F
20 January
🌨️
+34°F
21 January
🌧️
+41°F
22 January
🌧️
+46°F
23 January
☁️
+46°F
24 January
🌧️
+46°F
25 January
🌧️
+46°F
26 January
🌧️
+45°F
27 January
☁️
+48°F
28 January
☁️
+42°F
29 January
🌧️
+48°F
30 January
☁️
+40°F
31 January
☁️
+34°F
In January 2023 Bergen had 2 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 21 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+32°F) and the highest in 2020 (+46°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 736 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.

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.

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.