Weather & climate · Torshavn
Best Time to Visit Faroe Islands
January to December
The best time to visit the Faroe Islands is January to December, when daytime highs in Torshavn are around 6–12°C. August is the warmest month (12°C by day), February the coldest (4°C at night), and December the wettest with about 130 mm of rain.
12°C
Warmest: August
4°C
Coldest nights: February
1182 mm
Rain per year
130 mm
Wettest: December
Faroe Islands weather by month
- Jan6°C4°C123 mm
- Feb6°C4°C95 mm
- Mar6°C4°C95 mm
- Apr7°C5°C76 mm
- May8°C6°C73 mm
- Jun10°C9°C68 mm
- Jul12°C10°C82 mm
- Aug12°C10°C95 mm
- Sep11°C10°C110 mm
- Oct9°C8°C118 mm
- Nov8°C6°C117 mm
- Dec7°C5°C130 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 4°C | 123 mm | 82% | 87% | Best time |
| February | 6°C | 4°C | 95 mm | 82% | 87% | Best time |
| March | 6°C | 4°C | 95 mm | 82% | 86% | Best time |
| April | 7°C | 5°C | 76 mm | 83% | 84% | Best time |
| May | 8°C | 6°C | 73 mm | 84% | 85% | Best time |
| June | 10°C | 9°C | 68 mm | 87% | 88% | Best time |
| July | 12°C | 10°C | 82 mm | 90% | 90% | Best time |
| August | 12°C | 10°C | 95 mm | 89% | 86% | Best time |
| September | 11°C | 10°C | 110 mm | 88% | 85% | Best time |
| October | 9°C | 8°C | 118 mm | 85% | 86% | Best time |
| November | 8°C | 6°C | 117 mm | 84% | 86% | Best time |
| December | 7°C | 5°C | 130 mm | 83% | 87% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Torshavn (62, -6.77). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the Faroe Islands have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Faroe Islands?
January to December. The best time to visit the Faroe Islands is January to December, when daytime highs in Torshavn are around 6–12°C. August is the warmest month (12°C by day), February the coldest (4°C at night), and December the wettest with about 130 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in the Faroe Islands?
August, with average highs of 12°C in Torshavn.
What is the coldest month in the Faroe Islands?
February, when nights drop to about 4°C and days reach 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in the Faroe Islands?
December with about 130 mm; June is the driest (68 mm).
When should I avoid visiting the Faroe Islands?
December is the least comfortable month on average: 7°C by day and 130 mm of rain.