Tórshavn Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Tórshavn has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1194 mm (47 in) of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Tórshavn shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 136 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 26 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall over 17 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). The city receives 8 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Tórshavn Temperature page.

Tórshavn's average annual precipitation is 1194 mm (47 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Tórshavn:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Tórshavn's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Tórshavn Climate page.