When is the best time to go to Tórshavn
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tórshavn, 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.
Average temperatures in Tórshavn
Tórshavn weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tórshavn 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 166mm | 0.6hrs | 8.2hrs | 7°C |
January in Tórshavn is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tórshavn for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 166mm 6.5 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.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 119mm | 1.6hrs | 10.5hrs | 7°C |
February in Tórshavn is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tórshavn for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Tórshavn weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 144mm | 2.6hrs | 13.1hrs | 7°C |
The weather in March in Tórshavn is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tórshavn for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 144mm 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.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 98mm | 4hrs | 16.4hrs | 7°C |
Tórshavn's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tórshavn, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 98mm 3.8 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 75mm | 4.7hrs | 20.4hrs | 8°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Tórshavn and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tórshavn, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 75mm 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 72mm | 0hrs | 8.2hrs | 9°C |
June is a reasonably dry month in Tórshavn and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tórshavn, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 72mm 2.8 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 86mm | 2hrs | 10.5hrs | 10°C |
July in Tórshavn is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tórshavn, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 86mm 3.4 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.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 94mm | 3.6hrs | 13.1hrs | 11°C |
The weather in August in Tórshavn is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tórshavn, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Tórshavn 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 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 153mm | 3hrs | 16.4hrs | 10°C |
Tórshavn's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tórshavn.
September is in the fall / autumn in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 153mm 6 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.
Tórshavn weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 187mm | 1.9hrs | 20.4hrs | 9°C |
October is a wet month in Tórshavn and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tórshavn for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn with around 187mm 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.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 159mm | 0.9hrs | 8.2hrs | 8°C |
Cool and wet weather often prevails in Tórshavn during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tórshavn for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Tórshavn and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tórshavn with around 159mm 6.2 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.
Tórshavn weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 171mm | 0.4hrs | 10.5hrs | 7°C |
December in Tórshavn is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tórshavn for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Tórshavn and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Tórshavn with around 171mm 6.7 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.
Other monthly averages
Tórshavn weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 11.1°C 52°F |
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