Your November weather guide
CoolWeather in Norwegian Fjords in November
November is a reasonable choice for the Norwegian Fjords if you are happy with cold, wet weather and flexible plans, but it is a poor fit for a holiday built around long days outdoors. Daytime temperatures average about 5°C, nights fall to around 2°C, and about 19 days bring rain. For a UK traveller, the main trade-off is straightforward: you need proper waterproofs, warm layers and a willingness to change plans.
Long-term climate averages for Bergen, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Norwegian Fjords, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Bergen.
- Average daytime high
- 5.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 10°C
- Average night-time low
- 1.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -3°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -5.0°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 9.3°C
- year to year: 9°C to 10°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 1.6h
- 23% of 7.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 19
- 256 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 15.0°C
- 2018-11-07
- Record low 1991-2020
- -11.7°C
- 2010-11-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 6 min
- 1083 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How November compares
November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Norwegian Fjords. Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Norwegian Fjords is 5.0°C cooler by day and 3.2°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Norwegian Fjords peaks at 5.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 9.5°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 1.7°C; one night in ten drops to -3.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 15.0°C (2018-11-07) and the coldest night -11.7°C (2010-11-30).
Rain in November
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 19 days with 1 mm or more, 256 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2005 with 500 mm, the driest 2019 with 44 mm. Humidity averages 85%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 9.3°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 8.6°C to 10.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (15.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 1.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 7.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:39 and sets about 16:07 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 77%.
Is November a good time to visit Norwegian Fjords?
November is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Norwegian Fjords on our scoring are May, July, June.
Cold days need more than a light jacket
The average daytime temperature is manageable with warm clothing, but it is not weather for standing around outdoors in light layers. Milder days can reach 9.5°C or more, while the coldest nights fall to -3.3°C or below, so packing only for the average would leave you exposed to colder spells. Bring an insulating layer, a waterproof outer jacket, gloves and footwear that keeps your feet dry. Evenings are best approached as cold rather than merely cool, especially if you expect to spend time outside. This month suits travellers comfortable dressing for the conditions more than those hoping to travel light and spend most of the day outdoors.
Rain and limited daylight shape your plans
With about 19 rainy days, wet weather needs to be part of the plan rather than an unwelcome surprise. That does not mean every day is a washout, but a tightly packed outdoor itinerary leaves little room to adapt. There are about 7 hours of daylight, with only 1.6 hours of sunshine on average, so do not confuse daylight with bright skies. Put your outdoor priorities into the daylight window and keep indoor time flexible around the forecast. Waterproof trousers are sensible if you intend to stay outside through rain; spare dry layers are useful afterwards. If reliable sunshine or lingering outdoors is central to your holiday, November is unlikely to suit.
A little perspective
Norwegian Fjords through the year
November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4°C | -1.2°C | 6.1°C | 1.3 | 247 | 20 | 0% |
| February | 2.7°C | -1.7°C | 5.1°C | 2.1 | 209 | 17 | 0% |
| March | 4.7°C | -0.4°C | 4.7°C | 3.0 | 192 | 18 | 0% |
| April | 8.7°C | 2.2°C | 5.7°C | 4.7 | 133 | 16 | 0% |
| Maybest | 12.3°C | 5.5°C | 8.7°C | 6.7 | 117 | 14 | 0% |
| Junebest | 15.1°C | 8.9°C | 11.7°C | 6.1 | 118 | 14 | 1% |
| Julybest | 17.1°C | 11.3°C | 14.1°C | 5.3 | 149 | 16 | 3% |
| August | 17.1°C | 11.4°C | 15.3°C | 4.3 | 186 | 17 | 2% |
| September | 14.2°C | 9.0°C | 13.6°C | 3.3 | 245 | 18 | 0% |
| October | 9.7°C | 5.1°C | 11.3°C | 2.5 | 258 | 19 | 0% |
| NovemberSelected | 5.4°C | 1.7°C | 9.3°C | 1.6 | 256 | 19 | 0% |
| December | 3.0°C | -0.7°C | 7.5°C | 1.2 | 269 | 20 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Norwegian Fjords in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Norwegian Fjords hot in November?
Norwegian Fjords is cool in November: the average daytime high is 5.4°C and nights average 1.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in November.
Can you swim in the sea in Norwegian Fjords in November?
The sea around Norwegian Fjords averages 9.3°C in November, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 9°C to 10°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Norwegian Fjords in November?
Norwegian Fjords sees about 19 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 256 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2005 (500 mm) and the driest was 2019 (44 mm).
How sunny is Norwegian Fjords in November?
Norwegian Fjords gets around 1.6 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 7.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Norwegian Fjords compare with the UK in November?
Norwegian Fjords is on average 5.0°C cooler than London by day in November (5.4°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Norwegian Fjords?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Norwegian Fjords reached 15.0°C on 2018-11-07, and the coldest night dropped to -11.7°C on 2010-11-30.
How much colder is it than London in November?
Average daytime highs in the Norwegian Fjords are 5.4°C, compared with 10.4°C in London. That is a 5°C difference, enough to make a warmer coat and insulating layers sensible rather than relying on your usual light autumn outfit.
Is the sea warm enough for a casual swim?
No. The sea averages 9.3°C in November, which is cold rather than simply bracing. This is not a month to choose for comfortable sea swimming. If getting into the water is a major part of your holiday, November is a poor match.
Which months should I consider instead?
May, July and June are the better overall choices for weather in the Norwegian Fjords. If your dates are flexible and weather is the deciding factor, favour those months over November, particularly if cold, rain and limited daylight would spoil the trip.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Bergen. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C