Tórshavn

Faroe Islands Weather in January

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

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Tórshavn Klaksvík

Planning a getaway to the Faroe Islands, Denmark this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Faroe Islands in January

The Faroe Islands, Denmark is a region in Denmark. January 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.

For a closer look at conditions across the Faroe Islands, Denmark, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Klaksvík with an average of 104 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Tórshavn with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Tórshavn receives roughly 14 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Faroe Islands by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Faroe Islands in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in the Faroe Islands, Denmark?

Temperature range in the Faroe Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Faroe Islands (January)

Tórshavn

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
8 hours
14 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tórshavn →

Klaksvík

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
8 hours
14 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
20 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.

In our records: Denmark January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Denmark in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Denmark dropped to -26°C (-15°F) in Søndervig on January 8, 1982.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Denmark was -16°C (3°F) in Copenhagen on January 10, 1987.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tórshavn 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Klaksvík 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

The Faroe Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

the Faroe Islands, Denmark typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tórshavn average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

In Tórshavn, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

the Faroe Islands, Denmark sees substantial rainfall in January. Tórshavn typically averages about 132 mm (5.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit the Faroe Islands, Denmark is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Tórshavn.

Interested in more climate information?

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