Tórshavn Weather in August

What's the weather like in Tórshavn (Streymoy) in August 2024?

The climate in Tórshavn during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Tórshavn and is typically the 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.

Tórshavn weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.6°C 54.6°F
Nightly temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Average temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 94 mm 3.7 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 11.1°C 51.9°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Tórshavn with around 94mm 3.7 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Tórshavn

Tórshavn average temperature in August

August rainfall

Tórshavn average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Tórshavn average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Tórshavn in August 2024.

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Tórshavn weather stats

Tórshavn weather statistics
Hottest month: August 12.4°C 54.3°F
Driest month: June 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 4hrs
Coldest month: January 5°C 41°F
Wettest month: October 187mm 7.4ins
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