May · Norway
Best time to visit Bergen in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bergen in May
Average temperature 11°C, 140 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 140 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Bergen scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 11°C, 140 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bergen's Bryggen wharves, fish market and funicular sit between seven mountains and the fjords.
May holds up well in Bergen — 2nd best month
Expect 11°C (51°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
140 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bergen in May?
- In May, Bergen averages 11°C, 140 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bergen?
- May earns a 7.7/10 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 May?
- Expect about 140 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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