Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Bergen in November
Bergen cools off: highs slip to 42°F (6°C), from 50°F in October, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 11.5 in (293 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 20/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 42°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 11.5 in (293 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~6 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 20/100 · Tough
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 42°F (6°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 36°F (2°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 11.5 in (293 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 82%.
Only about 6 h 59 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 35.9 in (911 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 35/100 in October to 20/100.
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes11.5 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 November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
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.
Pingvinen
Cozy pub serving Norwegian home cooking and local beer.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 11.5 in of rain.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Traditional Norwegian restaurant on Bryggen since 1910.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Fløibanen Funicular
Funicular to Mount Fløyen, with forest trails and a city view.
Nearby in November
- Flåm in November~69 mi · highs 40°F, 6.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Geiranger in November~134 mi · highs 39°F, 9.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Oslo in November~190 mi · highs 38°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Bergen?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 20/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 42°F (6°C) and 11.5 in (293 mm) of rain. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bergen in November?
Average highs are 42°F (6°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in November?
Yes: about 11.5 in (293 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 107.0 in (2719 mm).
What should I pack for Bergen in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (11.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Bergen in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.