Tórshavn

Faroe Islands Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Faroe Islands, Denmark in December.

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Tórshavn Klaksvík

Planning a journey to the Faroe Islands, Denmark this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Faroe Islands in December

The Faroe Islands, Denmark is a region in Denmark. December in the Faroe Islands generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Tórshavn.

To explore the conditions in the Faroe Islands, Denmark in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Klaksvík with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Tórshavn with 136 mm (5.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Tórshavn receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Tórshavn gets roughly 8 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in the Faroe Islands in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Faroe Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Faroe Islands

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Faroe Islands, Denmark?

Temperature range in the Faroe Islands (December)

Precipitation variation in the Faroe Islands (December)

Tórshavn

In December Tórshavn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
22 hours
8 hours
14 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tórshavn →

Klaksvík

In December Klaksvík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
22 hours
8 hours
14 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Klaksvík →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Faroe Islands, in Denmark.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Faroe Islands in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tórshavn 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Klaksvík 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

The Faroe Islands weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Faroe Islands, Denmark in December?

In December, the Faroe Islands, Denmark generally has poor weather conditions. Tórshavn sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in the Faroe Islands, Denmark in December?

Tórshavn averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does the Faroe Islands, Denmark get a lot of rain in December?

the Faroe Islands, Denmark sees substantial rainfall in December. Tórshavn typically averages about 136 mm (5.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Faroe Islands, Denmark?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Faroe Islands, Denmark due to the typically poor weather in Tórshavn.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Tórshavn.

Interested in more climate information?

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