Tórshavn weather in December (Faroe Islands, Denmark)

Curious about the December weather in Tórshavn? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Tórshavn generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Tórshavn in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 26 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 8 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tórshavn. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tórshavn climate page with graphs.

 

Tórshavn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 89%  

Sunshine 8 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Denmark in December

Find out more about the weather in Denmark in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Tórshavn in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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