Tórshavn weather in May (Faroe Islands, Denmark)

Will it be warm or cold in Tórshavn this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Tórshavn typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Tórshavn in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tórshavn. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tórshavn, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 139 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Denmark in May

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

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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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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