Lulviksbadet
Nude beach in Norrbotten, Sweden
Lulviksbadet is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Norrbotten, Sweden. The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C (60°F) and coolest in February (0°C (32°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 16°C (61°F).
Weather and water temperature at Lulviksbadet
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°C | 0°C | 52 mm |
| February | -9°C | 0°C | 40 mm |
| March | -5°C | 0°C | 40 mm |
| April | 1°C | 1°C | 43 mm |
| May | 7°C | 4°C | 54 mm |
| June | 13°C | 10°C | 64 mm |
| July | 16°C | 15°C | 79 mm |
| August | 15°C | 15°C | 78 mm |
| September | 10°C | 12°C | 74 mm |
| October | 3°C | 8°C | 64 mm |
| November | -2°C | 4°C | 60 mm |
| December | -6°C | 2°C | 63 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: scandinavianaturist.org
- Coordinates: 65.54527, 22.15750 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Sweden?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lulviksbadet clothing optional?
Lulviksbadet is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Visit Luleå (Luleå Business Region): Going for a swim in Lulviken. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Sweden before you go.
How warm is the water at Lulviksbadet?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 0°C (32°F) to 15°C (60°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Visit Luleå (Luleå Business Region): Going for a swim in Lulviken (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.