Early winter · Weather & things to do
Bergen in December
The year's rain peaks now, with about 12.6 in (319 mm) falling in Bergen, alongside highs near 37°F (3°C) and lows of 31°F (0°C).
With a comfort score of 17/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 12.6 in (319 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- Daylight
- ~5 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 17/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 37°F (3°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
It's a very wet month, with around 12.6 in (319 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 85%.
Daylight is short, roughly 5 h 25 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Shortest days of the year, about 5 h 25 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 20/100 in November to 17/100.
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bergen in December
With 12.6 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Bryggens Museum
Medieval finds from excavations under the wharf.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 12.6 in of rain.
KODE Art Museums
Art museums by Lille Lungegårdsvann with a large Munch collection.
Bergen Fish Market
Waterfront fish market with seafood stalls and simple meals.
Ulriken643
Cable car to Bergen's highest mountain and the ridge hike to Fløyen.
Pingvinen
Cozy pub serving Norwegian home cooking and local beer.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 12.6 in of rain.
Nearby in December
- Flåm in December~69 mi · highs 35°F, 7.4 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Geiranger in December~134 mi · highs 35°F, 10.4 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Oslo in December~190 mi · highs 30°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~319 m to Bergen's ~12 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bergen in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bergen?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 17/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 12.6 in (319 mm) of rain. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bergen in December?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in December?
Yes: about 12.6 in (319 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 107.0 in (2719 mm).
What should I pack for Bergen in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Bergen in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.