Tórshavn weather in January (Faroe Islands, Denmark)

What weather conditions can you expect in Tórshavn this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Tórshavn typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Tórshavn in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 25 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 14 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, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tórshavn. June, July and August typically offer 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 January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 89%  

Sunshine 14 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Denmark in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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