Outerwear Advice Bergen/Flam

Temperatures in June range from the low 50’s to mid 60’s. The fjords can be windy and cold. To save luggage space, take a waterproof, hooded windbreaker ( it rains some during half of June’s days in Bergen), along with a thin merino wool sweater and a long sleeve thermal shirt. A ski cap may be handy.
By not bringing a heavy jacket, you won’t have to carry it/pack it during times when you don’t need it.
I have a Marmot waterproof jacket, but there are several inexpensive waterproof, hooded windbreakers for sale on Amazon. ( “33,000” is one brand that gets high ratings).
A regular hooded windbreaker can be waterproofed with silicone spray from a sporting goods store. You can also waterproof your shoes with silicone spray.

Last fall I got a Rab hooded rain jacket, after my previous jacket from another brand stopped working during a rainstorm. Rab was recommended by a Colorado River raft guide, who deals with rain and water all summer.

I brought it for our Vietnam/Cambodia trip last November, and it was fantastic. I’m packing it for our Poland trip next month. Good for travel and for rain protection.

We did the opposite direction end of May 2023. Beautiful day on the ferry, but I wore gloves and a knit cap outside on the ferry. The wind was fierce.

I take my Eddie Bauer Cloud Cap Waterproof Parka on every trip.I don't know why they call it a parka because it is a lightweight rain jacket. It packs into a pocket, is thigh length and I doesn't look like I'm camping. Husband also has a jacket from EB. I don't remember the name. They always seem to have good sales.

Also Sierra stores, part of TJ Maxx, carrie various brands of rain jackets including Marmot and Columbia.

Just look for waterproof, seam sealed. This will protect you in a downpour.

Another option (instead of a sweater) is a puffer jacket, particularly one that packs into its own pocket or little bag. Makes a nice pillow. I have also packed mine in a little drawstring bag that a set of sheets came in. Under a waterproof, you'll withstand nearly anything.
I have had various packable rain jackets from REI, Columbia, etc. Costco has this one, which doesn't say it's packable, but a stuff sack or even a ziplock makes it packable. https://www.costco.com/32-degrees-unisex-rain-jacket.product.4000192176.html At $17, you won't mind when the teenagers outgrow it. Sierra has some from good brands around $40 for both men and women.

On my journeys around June travel time I experienced temperatures between 10° and 30° C - between high summer days and autumn feeling everything is possible. Use only yr.no and windy.com as forecasts for max. 3-4 days. Forget other providers.

The question is what you plan to do and how much time you will spend outdoors and on which altitude. On fjord level the weather conditions can differ very much from fjells (passes) on over 1,000 meters levels.

If you consider some hikes then you will find practical hiking tips useful.

In general. the mentioned onion principle is a good tip, means to wear multiple layers. F or more outdoors the outer layer needs to fulfill three criteria:

• wind stopping
• water-proof
• breathable

Be aware of sun and wind protection for your heads and necks.

You’ll see a lot of the locals wearing Fjallraven and Helly Hansen clothing. Sporty layers, windproof and waterproof. A knit cap or a hood might serve. Of course, you can pack light and buy what you need. We call these purchases souvenirs. Travel safely.