Bergen weather in May
May in Bergen: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Bergen · #402 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bergen climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 11°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17.3 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bergen in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bergen?
- May in Bergen: cold, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Bergen on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Bergen in May?
- In May, Bergen averages a daily high of 11.4°C and a low of 5.4°C, with about 116.8 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bergen in May?
- Bergen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in May.
- Does it snow in Bergen in May?
- Bergen sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in May.