Bergen Weather in May
Norway · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high13°C (55°F)
Avg low6°C (42°F)
Rainfall139 mm (5.5 in)
RatingPoor 3.3/10
In May, Bergen has average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F). May is spring in Norway. The month is wet, with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain spread over 17 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 16.9 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Bergen?
May is not the best time to visit Bergen (3.3/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in July.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 13°C (55°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C (42°F) |
| Daily mean | 9°C (49°F) |
| Rainfall | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 17 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 71% |
| Daylight | 16.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.4 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Bergen in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Bergen weather in other months
Jan1°C / -3°C309 mmPoorFeb1°C / -3°C231 mmPoorMar3°C / -2°C212 mmPoorApr8°C / 1°C147 mmPoorMay13°C / 6°C139 mmPoorJun16°C / 9°C146 mmPoorJul18°C / 12°C181 mmFairAug17°C / 11°C208 mmPoorSep14°C / 9°C258 mmPoorOct9°C / 5°C304 mmPoorNov5°C / 1°C281 mmPoorDec2°C / -2°C321 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit BergenJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Oslo15°C · 86 mm
- Torshavn8°C · 70 mm
- Copenhagen15°C · 46 mm
- Edinburgh13°C · 65 mm
- Stockholm15°C · 53 mm
- Mariehamn10°C · 41 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.