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Viken
Västerbotten, Sweden

Viken

Viken is a locality in Västerbotten, Sweden, close to the sea. It has a population of about 76 (2020). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population76
Local time17:42
64.73° N, 20.92° EElevation 87 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Vikenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec21October
October: high / low6° / 0°
Rain this month84mm
Sea this month8°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Viken at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

98 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

41 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 14 km

Weather in Viken

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct10°4°0.6 mm
Wed28 Oct12°2°
Thu29 Oct7°1°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct8°1°
Sat31 Oct5°-2°
Sun1 Nov5°0°
Mon2 Nov5°-1°
Tue3 Nov4°-1°
Wed4 Nov2°-4°
Thu5 Nov4°1°7.5 mm

When to go to Viken

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score192727334471636442211715
High-4°-4°1°6°13°18°21°19°14°6°1°-2°
Low-11°-12°-8°-3°3°8°12°10°6°0°-5°-8°
Rain (mm)5641494150729810181847862
Wet days12101091111141412121314
Sea1°0°0°1°3°8°14°15°12°8°5°3°

What's on in Viken

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

Monuments and museums in Viken

All monuments

Nature around Viken

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 Viken

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Viken

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

Places near Viken

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Viken?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Viken.
What is the hottest month in Viken?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Viken?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Viken?
July is the wettest month with about 98 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Viken?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.