Tórshavn Climate by Month
Tórshavn has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Tórshavn experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C in August to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Tórshavn has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1194 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Tórshavn shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 136 mm of precipitation over 26 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm of rainfall over 17 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Tórshavn serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.3 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tórshavn.
Relative humidity over the year
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Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 13°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 139 hours of sunshine.
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