Skåne, Sweden
Viken
Viken is a small town in Skåne, Sweden, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,160 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population5,160
Local time19:51
56.15° N, 12.57° EElevation 9 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes263 03, 263 61 …October: high / low12° / 7°
Rain this month67mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Viken at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:56 · 17:549 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:41Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 4.2Next holiday31 OctoberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
83 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
34 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Viken
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 24 km/h · humidity 79%
Today22 Oct14°10°5.4 mm
Fri23 Oct12°9°1.4 mm
Sat24 Oct13°10°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct13°9°13.5 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°6.3 mm
Tue27 Oct14°10°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°
Fri30 Oct13°10°
Sat31 Oct13°8°
When to go to Viken
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 21 | 25 | 38 | 59 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 31 | 16 | 14 |
| High | 3° | 3° | 6° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 4° | 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 51 | 39 | 42 | 34 | 49 | 70 | 73 | 83 | 63 | 67 | 56 | 57 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Sea | 3° | 2° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
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
Outdoors around Viken
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Øresund AquariumAquariums
0.6 kmVandlaboratorietAquariums
0.6 kmSpejdercentret GurredamCamp sites
0.7 kmSimhallsbadetWater parks
1 kmTropikarietZoos
1.5 kmNordsjællands Feriepark og CampingCamp sites
1.9 kmSportsdykkerklub AquanautDive site
12 kmNature around Viken
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Sweden seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Viken
Earthquakes around Viken
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Viken
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Svanebäck1.8 kmStubbarp1.9 kmGödstorp1.9 kmBuskeröd2.4 kmFarhult3.2 kmBrandstorp3.2 kmÄsperöd3.7 kmLerberget3.9 kmIngelsträde5.2 kmLångaröd5.5 kmHöganäs5.6 kmHustofta5.7 kmSödra Danhult5.9 kmKattarp6 kmOrnakärr6.6 kmTjörröd7.4 kmVäsby7.4 kmMjöhult7.4 kmNytorp7.5 kmBjörkeröd7.9 kmGösarp8.4 kmGunnestorp8.7 kmStora Görslöv8.7 kmTunneberga9.3 kmStrandbaden9.3 kmNyrup9.3 kmKullabergstorp9.3 kmSvenningstorp9.3 kmHöjer9.5 kmDöinge9.5 kmGlimminge9.6 kmLovisefred10 kmBläsinge10 kmNyhamnsläge11 kmRekekroken11 kmJonstorp11 kmRågåkra11 kmSkättekärr11 kmViaköp11 kmEleshult11 kmBräcke11 kmNyhamn11 kmKrapperup11 kmBölsåkra11 kmFarhult11 kmTranekärr12 kmSödåkra12 kmHässlebo12 kmLerhamn12 kmSvanshall12 kmBrunnby13 kmStensnäs13 kmSkäret13 kmFjälastorp13 kmSödra Häljaröd13 kmNorra Häljaröd13 kmMöllehässle13 kmVattenmöllan13 kmArild14 kmHimmelstorp15 kmBjörkeröd15 kmKockenhus15 km
Viken from above
Around Viken33 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bøgeholm SøNature10 kmHornbæk LakeNature10 kmKobberdammenNature10 kmBondedammenNature9.9 kmKongernes NordsjællandNature21 kmLake EsrumNature20 kmHornbæk StrandNature9.7 kmSilörenNature4.4 kmSportsdykkerklub AquanautDive site12 kmLerberget ChurchMonument2.9 kmHelsingborgs rådhusMonument14 kmMarienlyst CastleMonument12 kmKingo HousesMonument13 kmHelsingborgs KonserthusMonument13 kmKärnanMonument14 kmHöganäs ChurchMonument5.5 kmStephen Hansen MansionMonument13 kmSophiamöllanMuseum0.7 kmPaul Jönska gårdenMuseum0.7 kmVikens sjöfartsmuseumMuseum0.9 kmDanmarks Tekniske MuseumMuseum14 kmDanish Maritime MuseumMuseum13 kmÅlsgårdeStation8.7 kmHellebækStation9.4 kmHornbækStation9.9 kmSundbusserneFerry port13 kmØresundslinjenFerry port13 kmHelsingborgPlace14 kmHelsingørPlace13 kmÄngelholmPlace21 kmHöganäsPlace5.5 kmBjuvPlace23 kmFredensborgPlace22 km
Postal codes
263 03263 61263 62263 63263 64263 65
Getting to Viken
Ängelholm-Helsingborg AirportAGH
23 kmCopenhagen Kastrup AirportCPH
60 kmHalmstad AirportHAD
62 kmÅlsgårdeRailway station
8.7 kmHellebækRailway station
9.4 kmHornbækRailway station
9.9 kmSundbusserneSundbusserne
13 kmØresundslinjenFerry port
13 kmPlaces near Viken
Places with a climate like Viken
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Viken?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Viken?
August is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Viken?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 2°C.
What is the postal code of Viken?
Viken has 6 postal codes: 263 03, 263 61, 263 62, 263 63, 263 64, 263 65.