Tórshavn Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Tórshavn experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C (55°F) in August to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 10°C (50°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Tórshavn has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1194 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Tórshavn shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 136 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation over 26 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall over 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tórshavn Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 90%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 87%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year