Climate Insights for Tórshavn

The climate in Tórshavn is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,127 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tórshavn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tórshavn is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Tórshavn is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 44.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Tórshavn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tórshavn is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Tórshavn has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 11°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Tórshavn has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 51°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Tórshavn is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,127 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 143 mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 56 mm. That's 87 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 41cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Tórshavn is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.2 in. That's 3.4 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 16in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Tórshavn is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 33km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.Tórshavn is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21mph in winter, 17mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 19mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tórshavn based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tórshavn based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.