Monthly climate guide
Bergen weather in May
With highs near 11°C (52°F) and lows around 5°C (40°F), May feels cool in Bergen. Rainfall averages about 146 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 72%.
- Bergen is usually about 3°C cooler than Oslo, 300 km away, in May.
- May brings late spring to Bergen.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 4°C warmer.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
11°C
52°F
Avg low
5°C
40°F
Rainfall
146 mm
wet
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
72%
cloud · often cloudy
Bergen weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 31°F | -4°C / 25°F | 289 mm | 94% | 84% |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | -4°C / 25°F | 237 mm | 94% | 82% |
| March | 2°C / 36°F | -3°C / 27°F | 235 mm | 91% | 79% |
| April | 6°C / 44°F | 0°C / 33°F | 157 mm | 84% | 71% |
| May | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 40°F | 146 mm | 81% | 72% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 47°F | 165 mm | 81% | 76% |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 51°F | 172 mm | 82% | 79% |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 10°C / 50°F | 208 mm | 85% | 79% |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 8°C / 46°F | 273 mm | 88% | 81% |
| October | 8°C / 47°F | 4°C / 39°F | 293 mm | 89% | 77% |
| November | 4°C / 39°F | 1°C / 33°F | 285 mm | 93% | 84% |
| December | 2°C / 35°F | -2°C / 29°F | 386 mm | 95% | 87% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Bergen?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bergen →Other Norway cities in May
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Bergen in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Bergen?
May is cool in Bergen, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Bergen in May?
Average highs are about 11°C (52°F) and average lows about 5°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in May?
Bergen typically gets around 146 mm of rain in May — wet. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bergen (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.