What August feels like in Bergen
For Bergen, August is late summer on the calendar. Days are on the cool side, the kind of weather that suits brisk sightseeing. There is little difference between day and night: nights are cool, and evenings feel much like the afternoon. Moisture in the air gives the cold a damp edge.
Rain in Bergen in August
Rain is part of normal life this month, falling on most days. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 11.5 mm (0.5 in) on an average rainy day. The yearly figure is similar, around 11.8 mm per wet day.
Daylight and sunshine in August
Mid-month, Bergen gets 15 h 49 min of daylight, from sunrise near 5:49 am to sunset near 9:38 pm. Days are getting shorter: 2 h 27 min less daylight than in mid-July. About 60% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.
How August compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, August comes out as the 2nd warmest month in Bergen. Afternoons run 0.6°C (1.1°F) cooler than in July, with 46 mm more rain. September is cooler again. The next month's average high: 14.6°C (58.3°F).
Who August suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — rain interrupts outdoor plans.
- Beach: less ideal — the sea air is too cool.
- Hiking: less ideal — trails are cool.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.
Tips for visiting Bergen in August
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket.
Light Jacket
Cool days — a light jacket or sweater for walking around.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Bergen in August?
Expect around 17.2°C (63°F) in the afternoon and 11.2°C (52.2°F) at night, which most visitors would call cool.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in August?
It does: about 19 rainy days bring roughly 219 mm, so plan some indoor options.
What should I wear in Bergen in August?
Based on the averages: rain protection, a light jacket and sunglasses. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is August or September better for visiting Bergen?
On our 12-month climate ranking, September comes out ahead (#5 of 12 vs #6). September is cooler and has fewer rainy days.