Bergen weather in December
Bergen in December averages 3°C (38°F) and 290 mm of rain. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Bergen, December is the third coldest and the wettest.
- Average temp
- 3°C (38°F)
1–5°C · 34–42°F
- Rainfall
- 290 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
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What is Bergen like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Bergen in December?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
290 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (34°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Bergen is 2.2°C cooler than November and 17 mm wetter than it, which averages 5°C (42°F).
December in Bergen is 0.6°C warmer than January and 37 mm wetter than it, which averages 3°C (37°F).
Daylight in Bergen in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 5 hours 48 minutes in Bergen, rising about 09:40 and setting about 15:27 local time.
December ends 26 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Bergen has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Bergen
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Bergen
What to read before you book.
Bergen weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | 253 mm |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | 208 mm |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | 202 mm |
| April | 7°C / 45°F | 139 mm |
| May | 11°C / 52°F | 109 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 133 mm |
| July | 16°C / 61°F | 159 mm |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 206 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 248 mm |
| October | 9°C / 48°F | 269 mm |
| November | 5°C / 42°F | 273 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 290 mm |
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FAQs about Bergen in December
December climate averages for Bergen, 1991–2020.
Bergen averages 3°C (38°F) in December, ranging from about 1°C (34°F) at night to 5°C (42°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. December brings about 290 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
Yes. December averages 3°C (38°F) against 3°C (37°F) in January — 0.6°C warmer.
December is 2.2°C cooler than November, and 17 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 5 hours 48 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Bergen.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 09:40 and sunset about 15:27 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 26 minutes shorter than it starts.
