The weather in January in Bergen

It's cold in January in Bergen with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 3°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Bergen. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Bergen, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 13°C in 2016, Bergen reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Bergen is 8°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 275 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. Of the total precipitation, about 28 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Bergen

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bergen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Bergen New York
Average temperature 5°C 5°C
Max. temperature 7°C 11°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 275 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 27 days 12 days
Total snowfall 28 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 13 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Bergen with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 5°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Bergen is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Bergen, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Bergen

Temperature in January in Bergen over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Bergen, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Bergen

Total precipitation in January in Bergen over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Bergen

Snowfall in January in Bergen per year

Daily UV index in January in Bergen

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Bergen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Bergen by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bergen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.