Backa
Skellefteå Kommun · Sweden
Backa lies in Västerbotten County, Sweden. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July. The warmest month is July, with average highs of 20°C (68°F); the sea is warmest in August at about 15°C (59°F).
The best months to visit are July.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 15°C (59°F).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 20°C (68°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -13°C (8°F).
The wettest month is November, with rain on about 14 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 9.3 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 5°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 16 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 39 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 995 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:04 / 15:34
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Backa
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | -5° | -5° | 0° | 5° | 12° | 18° | 20° | 18° | 12° | 5° | -1° | -4° |
| Average low | -13° | -13° | -9° | -4° | 2° | 8° | 10° | 8° | 3° | -1° | -7° | -11° |
| Sea temperature | 1° | 0° | 0° | 1° | 3° | 8° | 14° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 3° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 41 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 39 | 48 | 66 | 64 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 43 |
| Rain days | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 5.2 | 7.6 | 9.3 | 8.4 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 5 | 8.3 | 11.5 | 15.1 | 18.7 | 21.8 | 20.2 | 16.5 | 12.9 | 9.5 | 6 | 3.7 |
| Humidity (%) | 98 | 97 | 90 | 81 | 73 | 70 | 74 | 80 | 83 | 87 | 93 | 97 |
| Wind (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Go score | 1 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 38 | 62 | 69 | 55 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Backa, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Backa: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Backa: sea water temperature
The sea rarely gets above 21 °C here.
Average sea temperature by month
Bathing water quality near Backa
Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.
Excellent 1
Very clean water: 100% of the sites here reach the top class.
Nearest monitored sites
- 1 Byske Havsbad Excellent 9.2 km
The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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Rengårdstjärnen
lake in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Byske Church
church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Finnträsk Church
church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Fällfors kyrka
church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Kåge Church
church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Kågedalen church
church building in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Storkågeträsket
lake in Västerbotten County, Sweden
Vitberget
Brattmyrtjärn
lake in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Bredviken
lake in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Finnträsket
lake in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Finntjärnen
lake in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden
Backa: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Swedish Krona
SEK · kr
1 USD ≈ 9.945 SEK
- Languages
- Swedish
- Calling code
- +46
- Emergency112
- Meal, casual restaurantSEK 200≈ $20.00
- CappuccinoSEK 46.00≈ $4.60
- Beer (0.5 l)SEK 69.00≈ $6.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)SEK 20.00≈ $2.10
- Taxi, 5 kmSEK 145≈ $15.00
- Public transport ticketSEK 26.00≈ $2.70
- Mid-range hotel, per nightSEK 1,550≈ $155
Estimated from Sweden’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 91% of US levels.
- Oct 31All Saints' Day
- Dec 24Christmas Eve
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Dec 31New Year's Eve
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Backa
Nearest airports
- SFTSkellefteå AirportSkellefteå40 km
- LLALuleå AirportLuleå79 km
- AJRArvidsjaur AirportArvidsjaur107 km
- LYCLycksele AirportLycksele121 km
- UMEUmeå AirportUmeå138 km
Distances
- Stockholm648 km 11 h 13 · 1 h 29
- Gothenburg941 km 16 h 19 · 1 h 51
- Malmö1,131 km 19 h 37 · 2 h 06
- Uppsala596 km 10 h 20 · 1 h 25
- Linköping785 km 13 h 36 · 1 h 39
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Hotels in Backa
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Backa?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Backa is July.
What is the weather like in Backa in October?
In October, Backa averages a high of 5°C (42°F) and a low of -1°C (30°F), with 55 mm of rain on about 14 days.
How warm is the sea in Backa?
The sea is warmest in August (about 15°C (59°F)). Swimming season: —.
What is the rainiest month in Backa?
November, with rain on about 14 days.
What is the nearest airport to Backa?
Luleå Airport (LLA), about 79 km away.
What power plugs are used in Sweden?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Sweden?
Swedish Krona (SEK).
What is the emergency number in Sweden?
112.
Is Sweden safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Backa most crowded?
The busiest months are July.
When is Backa least crowded?
The quietest months are October–April.
When is the best time to visit Backa without the crowds?
June and August: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Backa in?
Europe/Stockholm (UTC+1).
What is the population of Backa?
About 1,516.