December · typical climate, not a forecast
Bergen in December
Norway
Not your escape
5°C day · 1°C night · 61% rain · 5h daylight · quiet · €1,040 estimated
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Cool Score breakdown
Scored for 5 nights from Tallinn in December.
- Temperature fit0
4.9°C typical high vs your 12–20°C window
w 26 - Heat escape0
4.4°C warmer than Tallinn
w 14 - Rain probability21
61% chance of rain on an average day
w 11 - Daylight hours0
5.4h of daylight mid-month
w 8 - Outdoor conditions17
Comfortable for a full day outside at 4.9°C
w 10 - Crowding66
Quiet for this month
w 8 - Flight + stay cost81
≈€1040 estimated for 5 nights vs €1000 budget
w 12 - Nature access90
9/10 — wild ground within reach
w 6 - City atmosphere74
7/10 urban texture · 8/10 food scene
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Why Bergen in December
Long northern evenings and a fjord network that stays cold even in a heatwave.
- Fløyen ridge hikes
- Fish market suppers
- Fjord day cruises
What December in Bergen is actually like
In December, Bergen sits around 5°C by day and drops to about 1°C after dark, so a light layer earns its place in the bag even in high summer. That is roughly 4°C warmer than Tallinn at the same time of year — the difference between planning your day around the shade and simply walking out of the door.
Expect rain on roughly 61% of days, usually passing rather than persistent, and about 5 hours of daylight to spend outside. Crowds are quiet this month, and a 5-night trip from Tallinn works out at around €1,040 including flights, a mid-range stay and everyday spending.
Long northern evenings and a fjord network that stays cold even in a heatwave. Days here tend to fill up with fløyen ridge hikes, fish market suppers, fjord day cruises — which is why Bergen scores 28 out of 100 for december: not your escape.
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