Tórshavn climate
Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) has a subpolar oceanic climate (Köppen Cfc). The average temperature over the year is 8 °C46 °F, and about 1,183 mm47 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tórshavn climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | 440 | 542 | 1234.8 | 1 |
| Feb | 643 | 439 | 541 | 963.8 | 2 |
| Mar | 643 | 440 | 541 | 953.7 | 1 |
| Apr | 745 | 542 | 643 | 763.0 | 0 |
| May | 847 | 744 | 745 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 1051 | 948 | 1049 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 1253 | 1050 | 1152 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 1254 | 1151 | 1152 | 953.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 1152 | 1049 | 1151 | 1104.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1049 | 846 | 948 | 1184.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 846 | 643 | 744 | 1174.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 744 | 541 | 643 | 1305.1 | 1 |
| Year | 1254 | 439 | 846 | 1,18347 | 4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 87% | 0.2 | 6:05 |
| Feb | 82% | 87% | 0.6 | 8:45 |
| Mar | 82% | 86% | 1.6 | 11:32 |
| Apr | 83% | 84% | 3.0 | 14:41 |
| May | 84% | 85% | 4.2 | 17:38 |
| Jun | 87% | 88% | 4.5 | 19:41 |
| Jul | 90% | 90% | 4.1 | 18:46 |
| Aug | 89% | 86% | 3.3 | 15:56 |
| Sep | 88% | 85% | 2.0 | 12:48 |
| Oct | 85% | 86% | 0.9 | 9:47 |
| Nov | 84% | 86% | 0.2 | 6:53 |
| Dec | 83% | 87% | 0.1 | 5:12 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Tórshavn is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 12 °C54 °F and a low of 11 °C51 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.3 °C11.3 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,183 mm47 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is December (130 mm5.1 in), the driest is June (68 mm2.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 82% in March to 90% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 84%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 18 km/h (11 mph) in July to 30 km/h (19 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 5.2 hours in December to 19.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tórshavn
No month comes close to our comfort ideal here. The least demanding months are June, July and August (average highs 10 °C51 °F, 12 °C53 °F and 12 °C54 °F).
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C43 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Tórshavn
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 7 °C44 °F, lows 439 to 5 °C41 °F, about 116 mm4.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 643 to 8 °C47 °F, lows 440 to 7 °C44 °F, about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1051 to 12 °C54 °F, lows 948 to 11 °C51 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 846 to 11 °C52 °F, lows 643 to 10 °C49 °F, about 115 mm4.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Tórshavn compares
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Stornoway (United Kingdom, Cfb), Aberdeen (United Kingdom, Cfb) and Dundee (United Kingdom, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Stornoway 423 km · 10 °C49 °F · 1,375 mm54 in
- Aberdeen 601 km · 9 °C49 °F · 907 mm36 in
- Dundee 653 km · 8 °C47 °F · 999 mm39 in
- Bergen 671 km · 7 °C45 °F · 2,719 mm107 in
- Glasgow 698 km · 9 °C48 °F · 1,380 mm54 in
- Edinburgh 704 km · 9 °C48 °F · 889 mm35 in
- Stavanger 762 km · 9 °C47 °F · 1,787 mm70 in
- Reykjavík 795 km · 5 °C41 °F · 1,638 mm65 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tórshavn?
August is the warmest month in Tórshavn, with an average high of 12 °C (54 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (51 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tórshavn?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (43 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tórshavn?
December is the wettest month with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 68 mm (2.7 in).
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.