Month guide · Bergen · Norway
Bergen in June
What June is really like in Bergen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Bergen. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 19 hours of daylight. Very long days with only a short dusk around midsummer; peak fjord-trip season begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 19 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Bergen: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with May (14°C (57°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:10
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 23:08
- Daylight
- About 19 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Bergenfest music festival at Bergenhus Fortress (usually June)
- Midsummer bonfires (around 23 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Paradis
Troldhaugen
Edvard Grieg's Victorian villa above Lake Nordås, about 8 km south of the centre, where the composer lived for 22 years.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Couples
- Outdoors
Castle · Bryggen
Bergenhus Fortress
Stroll the free grounds and ramparts even if you skip the interiors.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Free
Museum · Sandviken
Old Bergen Museum
An open-air museum of about 50 wooden houses from the 18th to 20th centuries, moved here from central Bergen to form a reconstructed small town with a square, shops, a dentist's surgery and a bakery.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
Experience · Vågen
Mostraumen fjord cruise
Sit on the open deck on the side facing the cliffs in Mostraumen, and bring a warm, waterproof layer even in summer.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 10°C and 14 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 June a good time to visit Bergen?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Bergen?
It is one of the best months to visit Bergen. Very long days with only a short dusk around midsummer; peak fjord-trip season begins.
+How warm is Bergen in June?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bergen in June?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.