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 9.28°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.

48.7

°F

May 5, 06:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

48.8°F

Tomorrow:

48.7°F

Sunrise:

05:22

Sunset:

21:50

Day Length:

16 h. 28 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 48.7°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 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 48.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 45.7°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 48.7°F, while the maximum might reach 50.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Bergen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 21	43.5°F	46.5°F	44.9°F
Apr 22	42.7°F	47.2°F	45.1°F
Apr 23	43.3°F	46.9°F	45.9°F
Apr 24	43.5°F	46.8°F	45.9°F
Apr 25	43.4°F	47.6°F	45.9°F
Apr 26	43.2°F	47.6°F	46.0°F
Apr 27	44.2°F	47.2°F	45.8°F
Apr 28	44.8°F	46.7°F	46.2°F
Apr 29	46.3°F	46.5°F	46.2°F
Apr 30	45.9°F	46.5°F	46.3°F
May 1	45.1°F	46.3°F	46.4°F
May 2	46.8°F	46.7°F	46.7°F
May 3	48.5°F	46.7°F	47.1°F
May 4	48.8°F	46.9°F	47.1°F
May 5	48.7°F	46.5°F	47.0°F
May 6	48.7°F	46.6°F	47.0°F
May 7	48.9°F	47.0°F	47.2°F
May 8	49.1°F	47.2°F	47.4°F
May 9	49.6°F	47.5°F	47.9°F
May 10	49.7°F	47.5°F	48.1°F
May 11	49.8°F	47.6°F	48.1°F
May 12	50.0°F	48.2°F	48.3°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, 44.6°F in Spring, 58.1°F in Summer, and 53.0°F in Autumn.