Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Bergen in September
Bergen cools off: highs slip to 59°F (15°C), from 66°F in August, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 10.6 in (269 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 49/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 10.6 in (269 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What September feels like
Days are mild at around 59°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 49°F (10°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 10.6 in (269 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Plan around September
September sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in August to 49/100.
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes10.6 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 September
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Traditional Norwegian restaurant on Bryggen since 1910.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.6 in of rain.
Bryggens Museum
Medieval finds from excavations under the wharf.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 10.6 in of rain.
Pingvinen
Cozy pub serving Norwegian home cooking and local beer.
Why now Easy to slot in when September's rain moves in.
KODE Art Museums
Art museums by Lille Lungegårdsvann with a large Munch collection.
Fløibanen Funicular
Funicular to Mount Fløyen, with forest trails and a city view.
Nearby in September
- Flåm in September~69 mi · highs 59°F, 6.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Geiranger in September~134 mi · highs 56°F, 9.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Oslo in September~190 mi · highs 61°F, 3.8 in rain · 1°C (2°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Bergen?
It's middling, scoring 49/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 10.6 in (269 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends.
How cold is Bergen in September?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in September?
Yes: about 10.6 in (269 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 107.0 in (2719 mm).
What should I pack for Bergen in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (10.6 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 September
- Norway in a Nutshell May – Sep
Planning Bergen in September?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.