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Ruïnekerk, Bergen
Ruïnekerk, Bergen
Sluismolen, Koedijk
Sluismolen, Koedijk
Raadhuisstraat 10, Bergen
Raadhuisstraat 10, Bergen
Damlandermolen
Damlandermolen
North Holland, Netherlands

Bergen

Bergen is a town in North Holland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 29,715. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population29,715
Local time10:14
52.67° N, 4.70° EElevation 3 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code1862
The year in Bergenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low15° / 9°
Rain this month111mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bergen at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

99 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

41 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Bergen

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct14°6°
Sat31 Oct13°7°
Sun1 Nov12°9°1.9 mm
Mon2 Nov13°9°1.2 mm
Tue3 Nov12°7°
Wed4 Nov11°4°
Thu5 Nov10°5°
Fri6 Nov11°3°
Sat7 Nov10°3°

When to go to Bergen

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score172025496168656564431916
High6°7°9°13°17°19°21°21°19°15°10°7°
Low2°2°3°5°9°11°14°14°12°9°5°3°
Rain (mm)8056634157637690921119986
Wet days16131191212161613161616
Sea6°5°6°8°12°15°17°19°17°15°11°8°

What's on in Bergen

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Bergen

All monuments

Outdoors around Bergen

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Zee-AquariumAquariums
0.1 km
Backyard Surf ShopSurf spots
0.2 km
De BongerdCamp sites
0.4 km
Van Blanckendaell ParkZoos
0.5 km
Boulderhal SendmastClimbing
0.5 km
Holle Bolle BoomTheme parks
0.5 km
ScubidoDive site
3.6 km
Dive site
4.6 km

Nature around Bergen

Nature in Netherlands

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bergen

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bergen

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Bergen

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Bergen from above

Postal code

1862

Getting to Bergen

Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
40 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
81 km
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
135 km
AlkmaarRailway station
4.2 km
Alkmaar NoordRailway station
4.9 km
HeilooRailway station
7.7 km
Pont - BierkadePont - Eilandswal
5.6 km
Pont - EilandswalPont - Bierkade
5.7 km

Places near Bergen

Places with a climate like Bergen

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bergen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bergen.
What is the hottest month in Bergen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Bergen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bergen?
November is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bergen?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Bergen?
The postal code of Bergen is 1862.