Tórshavn

Faroe Islands Weather in May

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

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Tórshavn Klaksvík

Planning a journey to the Faroe Islands, Denmark this May 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 May

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Tórshavn.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Faroe Islands, Denmark, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 64 mm (2.5 in) in Tórshavn.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Tórshavn gets around 139 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in the Faroe Islands in May

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

Temperature range in the Faroe Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in the Faroe Islands (May)

Tórshavn

In May Tórshavn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
139 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tórshavn →

Klaksvík

In May Klaksvík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
139 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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 May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tórshavn 9°C (48°F) 6°C (43°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Klaksvík 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

The Faroe Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in the Faroe Islands, Denmark brings poor weather. In Tórshavn, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

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

Tórshavn averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Not particularly. Tórshavn averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Faroe Islands, Denmark.

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

In our opinion, May 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.

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