December · Norway
Best time to visit Bergen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bergen in December
Average temperature 0°C, 298 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 298 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Bergen scores 1.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 298 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bergen's Bryggen wharves, fish market and funicular sit between seven mountains and the fjords.
December in Bergen — off-season conditions
At 0°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
298 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 5.9 hours of daylight.
That is 1.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Bergen — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bergen in December?
- In December, Bergen averages 0°C, 298 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bergen?
- December earns a 1.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bergen in December?
- Expect about 298 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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