Ålesund or Bergen in July?
On climate data, Bergen comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
ÅlesundPhoto: Lukas Beck · CC BY 4.0
BergenPhoto: Smtunli · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Ålesund | Bergen |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 16 °C | 17 °C |
| Average daily low | 11 °C | 10 °C |
| Sea | 13 °C | 15 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 19 rainy days (est.) ★ | 21 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 83 % | 82 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- The sea at Bergen is about 1 °C warmer.
Ålesund or Bergen in July: the short answer
In July, Bergen comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Ålesund 35/100 vs Bergen 39/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Ålesund averages a climate score of 20/100, Bergen 20/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 16 °C in Ålesund and 17 °C in Bergen — warmer in Bergen. Average daily lows are around 11 °C versus 10 °C.
On rain, Ålesund sees about 19 rainy days in July and Bergen about 21 — drier in Ålesund. Sunshine is comparable (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In July the water is about 13 °C at Ålesund and 15 °C at Bergen — warmer for swimming at Bergen. Neither Ålesund nor Bergen reaches the ~21 °C swimming threshold in any month. Peak sea warmth is August for Ålesund and August for Bergen.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Ålesund records roughly 235 rainy days and Bergen about 241 — the drier of the two overall is Ålesund. At their sunniest, Ålesund reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (June) and Bergen about 6 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Ålesund has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Bergen has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Bergen scores higher in July (Ålesund 22 vs Bergen 26).
City breaks: Bergen scores higher in July (Ålesund 57 vs Bergen 60).
Active & hiking: Bergen scores higher in July (Ålesund 56 vs Bergen 60).
Family: Bergen scores higher in July (Ålesund 19 vs Bergen 23).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Bergen leads across every scored category here. Choose using the July values and travel-style scores above. The rounded annual overall scores are also tied (20/100). A higher annual score therefore cannot decide the choice. Use the monthly values for your actual travel dates.