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Bensbyn

Bensbyn is a village in Norrbotten, Sweden, close to the sea. It has a population of about 598 (2023). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population598
Local time07:26
65.64° N, 22.24° EElevation 1 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Bensbynweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec22October
October: high / low6° / 0°
Rain this month77mm
Sea this month8°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Bensbyn at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJuly

83 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

36 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Bensbyn

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct12°4°
Thu29 Oct6°2°
Fri30 Oct6°1°
Sat31 Oct5°0°
Sun1 Nov4°1°9.7 mm
Mon2 Nov5°1°7 mm
Tue3 Nov6°-1°
Wed4 Nov2°-2°
Thu5 Nov6°0°0.5 mm

When to go to Bensbyn

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score182427323563646438221715
High-5°-5°0°5°11°17°20°18°13°6°1°-3°
Low-13°-13°-9°-3°3°9°13°11°7°0°-5°-9°
Rain (mm)554046364864839075777254
Wet days12111091112141313121214
Sea0°0°0°1°4°10°15°15°12°8°4°2°

What's on in Bensbyn

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

Monuments and museums in Bensbyn

All monuments

Outdoors around Bensbyn

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

First Camp LuleåCamp sites
0.5 km
KlätterhusetClimbing
1.3 km
Luleå GolfklubbGolf courses
1.7 km
Cape WildZoos
4.8 km
OrmbergsbackenSki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
4.8 km
MåttsundsbackenSki area · 3 lifts
17 km
SkidbackeSki area · 1 lifts
27 km

Nature around Bensbyn

Nature in Sweden

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Bensbyn

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Bensbyn

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

Bensbyn from above

Getting to Bensbyn

Luleå AirportLLA
12 km
Kemi-Tornio AirportKEM
108 km
Skellefteå AirportSFT
126 km
NotvikenRailway station
6.7 km
Luleå CRailway station
7.3 km
Sunderby sjukhusRailway station
15 km
Södra hamnplanKlubbviken Sandön
8 km
AvanledenAvanleden
19 km

Places near Bensbyn

Places with a climate like Bensbyn

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bensbyn?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bensbyn.
What is the hottest month in Bensbyn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Bensbyn?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bensbyn?
July is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bensbyn?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.