Trondheim or Bergen in July?
In July, Trondheim and Bergen are overall neck and neck — it comes down to your priorities.
TrondheimPhoto: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada · CC BY 4.0
BergenPhoto: Smtunli · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Trondheim | Bergen |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 18 °C | 17 °C |
| Average daily low | 10 °C | 10 °C |
| Sea | 13 °C | 15 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 20 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 2 °C warmer.
Trondheim or Bergen in July: the short answer
In July, Trondheim and Bergen are essentially level on the overall climate score (both around 39/100). The decision comes down to the individual criteria below.
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 Trondheim 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 18 °C in Trondheim and 17 °C in Bergen — warmer in Trondheim. Average daily lows are around 10 °C versus 10 °C.
On rain, Trondheim sees about 20 rainy days in July and Bergen about 21 — drier in Trondheim. Sunshine is comparable (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In July the water is about 13 °C at Trondheim and 15 °C at Bergen — warmer for swimming at Bergen. Neither Trondheim nor Bergen reaches the ~21 °C swimming threshold in any month. Peak sea warmth is August for Trondheim and August for Bergen.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Trondheim records roughly 224 rainy days and Bergen about 241 — the drier of the two overall is Trondheim. At their sunniest, Trondheim 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, Trondheim 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 (Trondheim 25 vs Bergen 26).
City breaks: Trondheim scores higher in July (Trondheim 62 vs Bergen 60).
Active & hiking: Trondheim scores higher in July (Trondheim 61 vs Bergen 60).
Family: Bergen scores higher in July (Trondheim 22 vs Bergen 23).
Verdict: which should you pick?
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.