Month guide · Bergen · Norway
Bergen in November
What November is really like in Bergen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 20 rainy days and roughly 7.3 hours of daylight. Dark and wet, but the Gingerbread Town and Christmas lights arrive late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 20
- Daylight
- About 7.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 10°C (50°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Bergen: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 20 of its 30 days. Compared with October (11°C (52°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:40
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:08
- Daylight
- About 7.3 hours
- Sea
- 10°C (50°F)
Autumn (September–November). Autumn colour and fewer visitors, but some of the wettest, stormiest and darkest weeks of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Pepperkakebyen — a town built of gingerbread by local children (usually mid-November to late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Aquarium · Nordnes
Bergen Aquarium
Check the feeding times on arrival, then walk to Nordnesparken next door for sea views.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near 3°C and 20 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Bergen?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Bergen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Bergen?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Dark and wet, but the Gingerbread Town and Christmas lights arrive late in the month.
+How warm is Bergen in November?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bergen in November?
Expect rain on about 20 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.