Weather by month for Tórshavn, the best months to go and how Faroe Islands's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jul, Aug
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 13°C · 18–20 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 5°C to 12°C · 16–22 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 1°C | 20 days (147 mm) | 1.8 h/day | 7°C | 0.5/10 |
| February | 5°C / 2°C | 19 days (145 mm) | 3.9 h/day | 7°C | 1.0/10 |
| March | 6°C / 2°C | 22 days (134 mm) | 5.7 h/day | 7°C | 1.4/10 |
| April | 7°C / 3°C | 16 days (85 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 7°C | 2.0/10 |
| May | 9°C / 5°C | 17 days (83 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 8°C | 2.6/10 |
| June | 11°C / 8°C | 16 days (97 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 9°C | 3.7/10 |
| Best month: July | 13°C / 9°C | 20 days (108 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 11°C | 4.3/10 |
| Best month: August | 13°C / 9°C | 18 days (113 mm) | 7.7 h/day | 11°C | 4.3/10 |
| September | 12°C / 8°C | 19 days (143 mm) | 5.6 h/day | 11°C | 3.1/10 |
| October | 9°C / 6°C | 20 days (163 mm) | 3.8 h/day | 10°C | 1.5/10 |
| November | 7°C / 4°C | 19 days (140 mm) | 2.2 h/day | 9°C | 0.6/10 |
| December | 6°C / 2°C | 20 days (169 mm) | 1.0 h/day | 8°C | 0.3/10 |
Figures for Tórshavn; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
5°C / 1°C · 20 rain days · 1.8 h sun · sea 7°C
Days stay cold, with a high of 5.1°C and a low of 1.4°C. Rain falls on almost 20 days, with only 1.8 hours of sun a day, so this is one of the darkest, wettest months. The score of 0.5 marks it as a tough time to visit. New Year's Day is the only holiday.
5°C / 2°C · 19 rain days · 3.9 h sun · sea 7°C
Highs reach 5.2°C and rain still falls on about 18 to 19 days. Sunshine creeps up slightly to 3.9 hours daily, but the weather stays raw and windy. With a score of 1, this month is still a hard sell for sightseeing.
6°C / 2°C · 22 rain days · 5.7 h sun · sea 7°C
Temperatures rise a little to 5.7°C by day, but rain days actually increase to 21.6, the wettest spell of the year by frequency. Sun hours climb to 5.7, giving slightly longer daylight. The score of 1.4 shows conditions remain difficult, with wind and rain common.
7°C / 3°C · 16 rain days · 7.8 h sun · sea 7°C
April brings a real change: rain days drop to 15.9 and rainfall totals fall to 85mm, the driest stretch so far. Highs reach 6.9°C and sun hours rise to 7.8. The score climbs to 2, and the Easter holidays (Maundy Thursday through Easter Monday) plus National Flag Day on the 25th fall in this month.
9°C / 5°C · 17 rain days · 8.6 h sun · sea 8°C
Spring settles in with highs of 9.1°C and lows above freezing at 5.2°C. Rain days average 16.6 and sun hours reach 8.6, among the best of the year. General Prayer Day, Ascension Day and Pentecost fall this month, though the overall score of 2.6 still signals cool, changeable weather.
11°C / 8°C · 16 rain days · 9.0 h sun · sea 9°C
Highs reach 11.4°C with sea temperatures warming to 9.4°C, making this a comfortable month for walking. Rain days sit around 16.2, lower than winter months, though rainfall totals rise slightly to 97mm. Constitution Day falls on 5 June, and the score of 3.7 shows conditions improving but not yet top-rated.
13°C / 9°C · 20 rain days · 7.8 h sun · sea 11°C
July is one of the two best-rated months, with a score of 4.3. Highs reach 12.7°C and sea temperature hits 10.8°C, the warmest water of the year. Rain days rise again to 20.1, so showers are still frequent, but Saint Olav's Eve and Saint Olav's Day on 28 and 29 July bring the islands' main cultural celebration.
13°C / 9°C · 18 rain days · 7.7 h sun · sea 11°C
August matches July's score of 4.3 and offers the warmest air of the year at 12.8°C high. Sea temperature peaks at 11.3°C, good for coastal activities. Rain days average 18.4, so waterproofs are still needed, but this remains one of the better windows to visit.
12°C / 8°C · 19 rain days · 5.6 h sun · sea 11°C
Autumn arrives quickly: highs drop to 11.5°C and rain days rise to 19.1, with rainfall jumping to 143mm. Sunshine falls to 5.6 hours a day. The score drops to 3.1, reflecting the shift toward darker, wetter conditions.
9°C / 6°C · 20 rain days · 3.8 h sun · sea 10°C
Weather turns distinctly autumnal, with highs of only 9.2°C and rain on roughly 20 days, totalling 163mm. Sun hours fall to 3.8. The score of 1.5 reflects increasingly rough, wet weather as daylight shortens.
7°C / 4°C · 19 rain days · 2.2 h sun · sea 9°C
Highs drop to 6.9°C and sunshine is scarce at just 2.2 hours a day. Rain days stay high at 19, and the score falls to 0.6, among the lowest of the year. This is a dark, stormy month with little daylight for sightseeing.
6°C / 2°C · 20 rain days · 1.0 h sun · sea 8°C
December is the lowest-scoring month at 0.3, with just 1 hour of sun a day and rain on over 20 days, the wettest total of the year at 169mm. Highs reach only 5.7°C. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day and New Year's Eve bring the only festive breaks in an otherwise dark, wet month.
By trip type
City sightseeing
July and August are best for exploring Tórshavn. Highs reach 12.7–12.8°C and sun hours peak around 7.7–7.8, making it comfortable to walk the streets and sit outside despite 18–20 rain days a month.
Beach
April and May work best for the coast, though sea temperatures stay cool at 7.1–8.2°C. Rain drops to 83–85mm and 16–16.6 rain days, the driest stretch of the year, with sun hours rising to 7.8–8.6.
Hiking & nature
July and August give the warmest trail conditions, with highs of 12.7–12.8°C and lows staying above 9°C. Sun hours of around 7.7–7.8 help visibility on exposed ridges, even with 18–20 rain days still in the mix.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Maundy Thursday (2 Apr), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), National Flag Day (25 Apr)
Public holidays: General Prayer Day (1 May), Ascension Day (14 May), Pentecost (24 May), Whit Monday (25 May)
Public holidays: Constitution Day (5 Jun)
Public holidays: Saint Olav's Eve (28 Jul), Saint Olav's Day (29 Jul)
Public holidays: Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec), New Year's Eve (31 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August is one of the two best months to visit. It has the warmest highs of the year at 12.8°C and the warmest sea temperature at 11.3°C, good for anyone wanting to swim or kayak. Sun hours sit at 7.7, similar to summer peaks, though rain still falls on about 18 days.
Yes, July shares the top score with August. Highs reach 12.7°C and sea temperature climbs to 10.8°C. It is also the sunniest run-up month with 7.8 sun hours, but it has the most rain days of the year at 20.1, so pack for showers even on bright days.
No, January scores lowest on the year's scale at 0.5. Highs stay near 5.1°C and lows dip to 1.4°C, with only 1.8 hours of sun and rain on almost 20 days. It can still suit travellers chasing dark winter skies and the chance of northern lights.
The fact pack does not give a recommended trip length, so this can't be answered from the data here. What it does show is that July and August offer the mildest, sunniest conditions, so a visit timed around those months gives the best chance of clear days for exploring.
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