Bergen or Oslo in July?
On climate data, Oslo comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
BergenPhoto: Smtunli · CC BY-SA 4.0
OsloPhoto: JopkeB · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Bergen | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 17 °C | 20 °C |
| Average daily low | 10 °C | 12 °C |
| Sea | 15 °C | n/a |
| Rainy days | 21 rainy days (est.) | 17 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 82 % | 80 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Oslo is about 3 °C warmer by day.
- Oslo is drier, with about 4 fewer rainy days.
Bergen or Oslo in July: the short answer
In July, Oslo comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Bergen 39/100 vs Oslo 61/100). 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 Bergen averages a climate score of 20/100, Oslo 39/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 17 °C in Bergen and 20 °C in Oslo — warmer in Oslo. Average daily lows are around 10 °C versus 12 °C.
On rain, Bergen sees about 21 rainy days in July and Oslo about 17 — drier in Oslo. Sunshine is comparable (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Bergen records roughly 241 rainy days and Oslo about 163 — the drier of the two overall is Oslo. At their sunniest, Bergen reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (June) and Oslo about 7 (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, Bergen has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Oslo peaks in June and July. 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:
City breaks: Oslo scores higher in July (Bergen 60 vs Oslo 74).
Active & hiking: Oslo scores higher in July (Bergen 60 vs Oslo 69).
Family: Oslo scores higher in July (Bergen 23 vs Oslo 45).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Oslo leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Oslo carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.