Holy Cross Church, Bergen

How to Get to Holy Cross Church, Bergen #

Korskirken (Holy Cross Church) is in central Bergen. It is an easy walk from the Bryggen waterfront and the Bergenhus fortress area; from Bergen Railway Station it is a 10-15 minute walk through the city centre.

Tips for Visiting Holy Cross Church, Bergen #

Check opening hours before visiting-smaller churches in Bergen often have restricted public access outside services.
Look for the worn stone steps and scuff marks at the threshold-these are physical traces of centuries of parish life.
Listen for the acoustics during a service or concert-the church's timber and stone create a resonant interior.

Best Time to Visit Holy Cross Church, Bergen #

Best during the tourist season (summer) for coordinated city visits; check event schedules for concerts and services.

Summer

June-August · 10-20°C

Pleasant weather for walking Bergen's historic streets and visiting city churches.

Spring & autumn

April-May & September-October · 5-15°C

Fewer tourists and softer light for photography of church exteriors.

Weather & Climate near Holy Cross Church, Bergen #

Climate

Holy Cross Church, Bergen's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 17°C. Heavy rainfall (2439 mm/year), wettest in December.

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

29°

Warmest Month

-23°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (234 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 4°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

234 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 4°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

197 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 5°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

193 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

122 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 13°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

106 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

17.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

132 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

18.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 17°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

151 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 17°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

197 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

15.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (278 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 13°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

278 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 10°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

272 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (270 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 6°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

270 mm

Rainfall

5.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 4°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

287 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

5.5h daylight

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