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Bergen in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bergen in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Bergen in October 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Bergen in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +52°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 278 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
278 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bergen has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Bergen in October

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

The temperature in October is +48°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +57°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +41°F.

Is Bergen warm or cold in October?

Bergen is typically chill in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +48°F to +43°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Bergen:

Water temperature in Bergen in October

Water in Bergen in October is Cold. It varies from +50°F to +57°F, with an average of +53°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +52°F.

In October, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the 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 October?

We would not recommend swimming in Bergen in October, the water is very cold (+53°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
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 October

Bergen weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+59°F+52°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+18°F+10°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+73°F+63°F
Rainfall
252 mm278 mm231 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+58°F+53°F+50°F
Humidity
79%79%79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1009 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
555
Rainy days
212118
Snowy days
014

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 252 mm to 278 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 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 October, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Bergen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 274 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Bergen, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Bergen?

This is the weather in Bergen in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+54°F
2 October
🌧️
+58°F
3 October
🌧️
+56°F
4 October
🌧️
+53°F
5 October
☁️
+54°F
6 October
🌫️
+57°F
7 October
☀️
+50°F
8 October
☁️
+48°F
9 October
☁️
+49°F
10 October
🌧️
+58°F
11 October
🌧️
+52°F
12 October
🌧️
+49°F
13 October
🌧️
+51°F
14 October
🌧️
+48°F
15 October
🌧️
+46°F
16 October
🌧️
+49°F
17 October
🌧️
+52°F
18 October
☀️
+50°F
19 October
☀️
+45°F
20 October
☀️
+44°F
21 October
☀️
+45°F
22 October
☁️
+50°F
23 October
☁️
+50°F
24 October
☀️
+51°F
25 October
☀️
+49°F
26 October
☀️
+44°F
27 October
☀️
+41°F
28 October
☁️
+42°F
29 October
☀️
+44°F
30 October
☀️
+44°F
31 October
☀️
+40°F
In October 2023 Bergen had 12 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Bergen?

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

Can you sunbathe in Bergen in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Bergen in October?

Swimming in Bergen in October is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Bergen rainy in October?

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

Is it sunny in Bergen in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bergen in October, 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, 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.