Month guide · Bergen · Norway
Bergen in July
What July is really like in Bergen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Bergen. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 18.2 hours of daylight. Warmest month and busiest with cruise ships and fjord travellers; rain is still frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 18.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 15 of its 31 days. Compared with June (17°C (63°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:39
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 22:51
- Daylight
- About 18.2 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Bergen, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Ulriken
Vidden hike from Ulriken to Fløyen
Only attempt it in clear weather with proper boots and layers; fog rolls in fast and the plateau is exposed.
- Time needed
- 5–6 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Free
- Outdoors
Park · Nordnes
Nordnesparken and Nordnes sea pool
The grassy park at the tip of the Nordnes peninsula looks out over the fjord entrance, with a totem pole gifted by Seattle, Bergen's sister city, and a heated outdoor seawater pool beside the shore that opens in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
Museum · Bryggen
Bryggens Museum
Spend time with the runic sticks; the translated messages bring medieval Bergen to life.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · Sentrum
KODE art museums
KODE is one of Scandinavia's largest museums of art, design and music, spread across buildings on the shore of Lille Lungegårdsvann lake.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 12°C and 15 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Bergen?
One of the best months to visit Bergen. The other best months are May–June and August. Compare every month.
Bergen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Bergen?
It is one of the best months to visit Bergen. Warmest month and busiest with cruise ships and fjord travellers; rain is still frequent.
+How warm is Bergen in July?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bergen in July?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.