What’s the climate like in Tórshavn?
The current climate of Tórshavn features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 13°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tórshavn in recent years was 21°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in March 2023.
On average, Tórshavn gets 1270 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 28 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Tórshavn?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Tórshavn. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Tórshavn
The climate table of Tórshavn shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 147 | 172 | 118 | 110 | 65 | 51 | 52 | 61 | 97 | 127 | 110 | 160 |
| Snow (cm) | 7,1 | 4,6 | 1,9 | 4,5 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,1 | 7,3 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 10°C
- Highest temperature: 13°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1270 mm per year, averaging 106 mm per month
- Snowfall: 28 cm per year
- Driest months: 51 mm in June, 52 mm in July and 61 mm in August
- Wettest months: 172 mm in February, 160 mm in December and 147 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Tórshavn
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tórshavn
This graph shows how much precipitation Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Tórshavn
This graph shows how much snow Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Tórshavn
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tórshavn
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tórshavn
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Tórshavn
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Tórshavn by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tórshavn. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
