When is the best time to go to Sandur

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sandur, Faroe Islands. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Sandur weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sandur are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Sandur January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 168mm 0.6hrs 8.3hrs 8°C

January in Sandur is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandur for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Sandur and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sandur with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in January »

February

Sandur February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 121mm 1.6hrs 10.5hrs 8°C

February in Sandur is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandur for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Sandur and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sandur with around 121mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in February »

March

Sandur March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 145mm 2.6hrs 13.1hrs 8°C

The weather in March in Sandur is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandur for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Sandur and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sandur with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in March »

April

Sandur April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 98mm 4hrs 16.4hrs 8°C

Sandur's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sandur, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Sandur and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sandur with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in April »

May

Sandur May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 76mm 4.7hrs 20.2hrs 9°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Sandur and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sandur, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Sandur and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sandur with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in May »

June

Sandur June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 73mm 2.6hrs 8.3hrs 10°C

June is a reasonably dry month in Sandur and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sandur, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Sandur and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sandur with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in June »

July

Sandur July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 88mm 2hrs 10.5hrs 11°C

July in Sandur is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sandur, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Sandur and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sandur with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in July »

August

Sandur August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 95mm 3.7hrs 13.1hrs 12°C

The weather in August in Sandur is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sandur, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Sandur and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sandur with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in August »

September

Sandur September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 154mm 3hrs 16.4hrs 11°C

Sandur's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sandur.

September is in the fall / autumn in Sandur and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sandur with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in September »

October

Sandur October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 189mm 1.9hrs 20.2hrs 10°C

October is a wet month in Sandur and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandur for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sandur and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sandur with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in October »

November

Sandur November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 161mm 0.9hrs 8.3hrs 9°C

The climate in Sandur during November can be summarized as cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandur for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Sandur and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sandur with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in November »

December

Sandur December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 173mm 0.4hrs 10.5hrs 8°C

December in Sandur is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandur for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Sandur and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sandur with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sandur weather in December »

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Sandur weather stats

Sandur weather statistics
Hottest month: August 12.4°C 54.3°F
Driest month: June 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: April 4hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: October 189mm 7.4ins
Warmest sea: August 11.7°C 53.1°F
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