Besnate is a town and comune located in the province of Varese within the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The municipality covers a total land area of 7.68 square kilometres (2.97 mi2) and sits at an average elevation of 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level.
The geography of the commune includes the hills of Ravellino, which reach a maximum height of 330 metres (1,080 ft). The administrative boundaries of Besnate encompass several specific locations, including the town of Besnate itself, as well as Buzzano, Centenate, and Villaggio Veneto.