Climate of Tórshavn, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands
Point-value climate at Tórshavn (Eysturoy, Faroe Islands). Population approximately 14,398.
Located in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Tórshavn has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 14,398. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 11.1°C / 52°F in August, with rainfall varying from 121 mm / 4.8 in (June) to 319 mm / 12.6 in (November) — about 2740 mm / 107.9 in across the year. Tórshavn is the capital of Eysturoy. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tórshavn's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3°C37.9°F | 298 mm11.7″ | — |
| February | 3.4°C38.1°F | 242 mm9.5″ | — |
| March | 3.9°C39°F | 279 mm11″ | — |
| April | 4.9°C40.8°F | 192 mm7.6″ | — |
| May | 7.3°C45.1°F | 149 mm5.9″ | — |
| June | 9.3°C48.7°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| July | 11°C51.8°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| August | 11.1°C52°F | 156 mm6.1″ | — |
| September | 9.5°C49.1°F | 256 mm10.1″ | — |
| October | 7.5°C45.5°F | 305 mm12″ | — |
| November | 5°C41°F | 319 mm12.6″ | — |
| December | 3.9°C39°F | 302 mm11.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tórshavn?
Tórshavn does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Tórshavn's warmest month is August at an average of 11.1°C / 52°F, and its driest month is June with about 121 mm / 4.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Tórshavn?
Tórshavn, in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.3°C / 37.9°F in January to 11.1°C / 52°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 2740 mm / 107.9 in, with the wettest month being November (319 mm / 12.6 in) and the driest June (121 mm / 4.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Tórshavn in August?
The average temperature in Tórshavn in August is 11.1°C / 52°F, with rainfall of about 156 mm / 6.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Tórshavn?
The driest month in Tórshavn is June, with about 121 mm / 4.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 9.3°C / 48.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Tórshavn?
The wettest month in Tórshavn is November, with approximately 319 mm / 12.6 in of average monthly rainfall.