January · Norway
Best time to visit Bergen in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bergen in January
Average temperature 1°C, 304 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 304 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Bergen scores 1.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 304 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bergen's Bryggen wharves, fish market and funicular sit between seven mountains and the fjords.
January in Bergen — off-season conditions
January averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 304 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 5.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bergen in January?
- In January, Bergen averages 1°C, 304 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bergen?
- January earns a 1.9/10 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 January?
- Expect about 304 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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