Season guide · Bergen · Norway
Bergen in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Long light evenings, full fjord-cruise and Norway in a Nutshell schedules, and festivals, but the busiest and most expensive season with frequent rain. Expect highs up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 46 rainy days across June–August. June–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 46
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F) to 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 14 | 19 h | 4/5 |
| July | 19°C (66°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 15 | 18.2 h | 5/5 |
| August | 19°C (66°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 17 | 15.7 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 18°C (64°F) against a yearly 11°C (52°F), and 46 of the year's roughly 207 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Bergenfest music festival at Bergenhus Fortress (usually June)
- June: Midsummer bonfires (around 23 June)
Good choices for summer
Museum · Paradis
Troldhaugen
Time your visit for a summer lunchtime concert; take Bybanen to Hop and walk about 20 minutes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Couples
- Outdoors
Aquarium · Nordnes
Bergen Aquarium
At the tip of the Nordnes peninsula, the aquarium shows Norwegian coastal and fjord species, seals, sea lions and penguins, with feeding sessions through the day and a tropical section with reptiles.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Museum · Sandviken
Old Bergen Museum
Go in summer, when the houses are open and guided tours run; take a bus north from the centre.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
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
Day trips in summer
- Hardangerfjord (About 1 hour 15–30 minutes by bus) — Norheimsund on the Hardangerfjord has the Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, which you can walk behind, and summer fjord cruises towards Eidfjord and the Vøringsfossen waterfall.
- Voss (About 1 hour 15 minutes by train) — An outdoor-activity town between the fjords, with rafting, paragliding and skiing in season, the Hangursbanen gondola to a mountain viewpoint and lakeside walks.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Bergen?
Yes: June–August are among the best months. Long light evenings, full fjord-cruise and Norway in a Nutshell schedules, and festivals, but the busiest and most expensive season with frequent rain.
+What is the weather like in Bergen in summer?
Highs of up to 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 46 rainy days over the season.