Month guide · Bergen · Norway
Bergen in August
What August is really like in Bergen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Bergen. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. Warm but increasingly wet; summer crowds continue until the Norwegian school holidays end in mid-August.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Bergen: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with July (19°C (66°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:35
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Summer (June–August). Long light evenings, full fjord-cruise and Norway in a Nutshell schedules, and festivals, but the busiest and most expensive season with frequent rain.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Bergen, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Møhlenpris
VilVite Science Centre
Bergen's hands-on science centre has interactive exhibits on energy, the body, weather and the ocean, including a section on oil and gas off the Norwegian coast, a 360-degree bicycle loop and experiments that children can try themselves.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Nygårdshøyden
University Museum of Bergen
Look for the whale hall upstairs and walk through the Nygårdsparken afterwards.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Historic site · Bryggen
Bryggen
The row of gabled wooden buildings along the east side of the Vågen harbour was the trading base of German Hanseatic merchants from the 14th to the 18th century.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Fjellsiden
Fløibanen and Mount Fløyen
Ride up and walk down via the zigzag paths, or go early in the day to avoid summer queues at the lower station.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 12°C and 17 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Bergen?
It is one of the best months to visit Bergen. Warm but increasingly wet; summer crowds continue until the Norwegian school holidays end in mid-August.
+How warm is Bergen in August?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bergen in August?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.