Late spring · Weather & things to do
Bergen in May
Bergen sees its driest month, with just 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain, highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows of 44°F (7°C).
It scores 61/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 5.6 in (141 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 56°F (13°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.6 in (141 mm) across the month.
With about 16 h 54 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – August).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (8°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 45/100 in April to 61/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.6 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bergen in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bryggen
UNESCO-listed row of wooden Hanseatic wharf buildings on the harbor.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Traditional Norwegian restaurant on Bryggen since 1910.
Ulriken643
Cable car to Bergen's highest mountain and the ridge hike to Fløyen.
Why now May scores 61/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pingvinen
Cozy pub serving Norwegian home cooking and local beer.
KODE Art Museums
Art museums by Lille Lungegårdsvann with a large Munch collection.
Nearby in May
- Flåm in May~69 mi · highs 53°F, 4.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Geiranger in May~134 mi · highs 49°F, 5.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Oslo in May~190 mi · highs 60°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer 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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Bergen?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 61/100 against a best of 69 in June – August. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends.
How cold is Bergen in May?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in May?
Yes: about 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 107.0 in (2719 mm).
What should I pack for Bergen in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.6 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Norway in a Nutshell May – Sep
Planning Bergen in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.