Tórshavn Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Tórshavn. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Tórshavn has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1194 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The seasons in Tórshavn, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 136 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 26 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 57 mm over 17 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Annual Precipitation in Denmark

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Denmark. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Tórshavn’s average annual precipitation is 1194 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

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

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

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.

Sea vs. Land Precipitation

The proximity of a location to a large body of water can significantly affect its rainfall patterns:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions typically receive more rainfall due to the presence of moisture-laden winds from the ocean. These regions tend to have more humid climates and experience more frequent precipitation, especially in winter.
• Continental Climates: Areas further from the sea, such as inland or continental regions, experience less frequent rainfall and more extreme seasonal variations in precipitation.

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