Late winter · Weather & things to do
Bergen in February
Little changes in Bergen from January: highs stay near 36°F (2°C), lows near 28°F (-2°C), and about 8.6 in (218 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 22/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 8.6 in (218 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 22/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 36°F (2°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 8.6 in (218 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 44 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 17/100 in January to 22/100.
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 8.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bergen in February
With 8.6 in of rain or snow, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
KODE Art Museums
Art museums by Lille Lungegårdsvann with a large Munch collection.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Traditional Norwegian restaurant on Bryggen since 1910.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Pingvinen
Cozy pub serving Norwegian home cooking and local beer.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Bryggens Museum
Medieval finds from excavations under the wharf.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Ulriken643
Cable car to Bergen's highest mountain and the ridge hike to Fløyen.
Nearby in February
- Flåm in February~69 mi · highs 35°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Geiranger in February~134 mi · highs 35°F, 7.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Oslo in February~190 mi · highs 30°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Bergen?
It's middling, scoring 22/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 8.6 in (218 mm) of rain or snow. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bergen in February?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Bergen in February?
Yes: about 8.6 in (218 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 107.0 in (2719 mm).
What should I pack for Bergen in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 8.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Bergen in February?
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