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 6.62°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.

43.9

°F

January 19, 09:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

44.4°F

Tomorrow:

43.8°F

Sunrise:

09:24

Sunset:

16:16

Day Length:

6 h. 52 min.

Bergen in January

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Bergen today

As of now, in Bergen, the water temperature is 43.9°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 1.7°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 40.3°F on 2025.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 43.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bergen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 5	45.1°F	43.6°F	44.5°F
Jan 6	45.4°F	43.7°F	44.4°F
Jan 7	45.5°F	43.8°F	44.5°F
Jan 8	45.4°F	42.5°F	44.2°F
Jan 9	45.4°F	42.7°F	44.1°F
Jan 10	45.1°F	42.8°F	44.2°F
Jan 11	45.2°F	43.3°F	44.3°F
Jan 12	45.2°F	43.3°F	44.0°F
Jan 13	44.9°F	43.0°F	43.8°F
Jan 14	44.5°F	42.7°F	43.4°F
Jan 15	44.4°F	42.9°F	43.3°F
Jan 16	43.9°F	42.7°F	43.1°F
Jan 17	44.3°F	42.4°F	42.9°F
Jan 18	44.4°F	41.6°F	42.7°F
Jan 19	43.9°F	40.3°F	42.3°F
Jan 20	43.8°F	39.8°F	42.1°F
Jan 21	43.8°F	40.1°F	42.2°F
Jan 22	43.9°F	40.3°F	42.2°F
Jan 23	43.7°F	37.5°F	42.0°F
Jan 24	43.8°F	38.2°F	42.2°F
Jan 25	44.0°F	39.4°F	42.3°F
Jan 26	44.3°F	42.7°F	42.7°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 24, 2025, reaching a 68.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 12, 2025, dipping to 36.3°F. The average readings by season are 43.6°F in Winter, 45.1°F in Spring, 58.5°F in Summer, and 53.0°F in Autumn.