What is the current water temperature in Bergen?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Bergen?

As of now, in Bergen, the water temperature is 12.7°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Bergen

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bergen. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

54.9

°F

May 18, 18:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.3°F

Tomorrow:

55.2°F

Sunrise:

04:50

Sunset:

22:22

Day Length:

17 h. 32 min.

Bergen in May

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

46.3°F

Sea water temperature in Bergen today

As of now, in Bergen, the water temperature is 54.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 5.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 46.6°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.2°F, while the maximum might reach 56.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Bergen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	48.8°F	46.9°F	47.2°F
May 5	49.5°F	46.5°F	47.2°F
May 6	49.4°F	46.6°F	47.2°F
May 7	49.2°F	47.0°F	47.4°F
May 8	49.3°F	47.2°F	47.6°F
May 9	49.4°F	47.5°F	48.0°F
May 10	49.4°F	47.5°F	48.2°F
May 11	49.3°F	47.6°F	48.1°F
May 12	49.5°F	48.2°F	48.3°F
May 13	49.7°F	50.4°F	48.5°F
May 14	49.8°F	48.6°F	48.6°F
May 15	52.7°F	48.7°F	49.2°F
May 16	54.1°F	48.1°F	49.4°F
May 17	55.3°F	48.1°F	49.7°F
May 18	54.9°F	48.6°F	49.5°F
May 19	55.2°F	48.4°F	49.9°F
May 20	55.2°F	48.6°F	49.8°F
May 21	55.7°F	48.8°F	50.3°F
May 22	56.1°F	50.2°F	50.7°F
May 23	55.9°F	50.0°F	50.5°F
May 24	56.1°F	51.7°F	50.7°F
May 25	56.6°F	50.3°F	51.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Bergen by month

In an average year, Bergen offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Bergen was recorded on July 28, 2014, reaching a 66.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2024, dipping to 36.8°F. The average readings by season are 43.5°F in Winter, 44.7°F in Spring, 58.1°F in Summer, and 53.0°F in Autumn.