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Torshavn in the Faroes is green, windy and often misty, with grass-roof houses and dramatic cliffs. Mild but very changeable.
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Best travel months for Tórshavn
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
June · Wet days
18.8 days/month
1991–2025: 14 days/month
+4.8 days/month · higher
May · Mean daily maximum
8.7 °C
1991–2025: 8.2 °C
+0.6 °C · higher
June · Monthly precipitation
83.8 mm/month
1991–2025: 69.6 mm/month
+14.3 mm/month · higher
September · Sea temperature
10.7 °C
1991–2025: 10.2 °C
+0.5 °C · similar
July: 0/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 16.9 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Tórshavn: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 8.3 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 6 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
June · 14
Most rainy days
December · 22.3
Most sunshine
June · 5.7 h
Warmest sea
August · 10.3 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 4 | 22 | 125 | 0.2 | 82 | 8.4 | 7 | 11 |
| February | 6 | 4 | 20 | 105 | 0.8 | 82 | 8.4 | 7 | 13 |
| March | 6 | 4 | 21 | 105 | 2.0 | 82 | 7.8 | 7 | 13 |
| April | 7 | 5 | 17 | 79 | 3.7 | 83 | 7.0 | 7 | 20 |
| May | 8 | 6 | 15 | 67 | 5.3 | 85 | 5.9 | 8 | 25 |
| June | 10 | 8 | 14 | 70 | 5.7 | 87 | 5.3 | 9 | 28 |
| July | 11 | 10 | 17 | 77 | 5.1 | 90 | 5.0 | 10 | 26 |
| August | 12 | 10 | 17 | 90 | 4.0 | 90 | 5.2 | 10 | 25 |
| September | 11 | 9 | 19 | 110 | 2.5 | 88 | 6.5 | 10 | 19 |
| October | 9 | 7 | 21 | 121 | 1.1 | 86 | 7.5 | 10 | 14 |
| November | 8 | 6 | 21 | 117 | 0.3 | 84 | 7.9 | 9 | 12 |
| December | 6 | 4 | 22 | 129 | 0.1 | 83 | 8.1 | 8 | 11 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tórshavn?
The best time depends on the trip type; the cards above show each monthly decision.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Tórshavn?
The average daily maximum temperature in Tórshavn is highest in August at around 12 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Tórshavn?
In August, at around 10 °C.