Climate Insights for Vestmanna

Vestmanna, Streymoyar Sýsla, Faroe Islands

Hottest
August
11°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
December
164mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Vestmanna is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1230mm of precipitation falls per year. Vestmanna receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vestmanna 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 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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Average
Min

Vestmanna has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°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 3°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 164mm Snow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow

Vestmanna is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1230mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 164mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 57mm. That's 108mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 34km/h Feb Wind Speed: 33km/h Mar Wind Speed: 31km/h Apr Wind Speed: 27km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 30km/h Nov Wind Speed: 32km/h Dec Wind Speed: 33km/h
Wind Speed

Vestmanna 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Vestmanna, which began on September 23, 2026. Vestmanna is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 8°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 235mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 197mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 428mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Expect around 57cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 33km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vestmanna 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C
6 °C
34 km/h
139 mm
20 cm
Feb
3 °C
6 °C
33 km/h
124 mm
15 cm
Mar
3 °C
6 °C
31 km/h
109 mm
11 cm
Apr
4 °C
6 °C
27 km/h
69 mm
10 cm
May
6 °C
8 °C
25 km/h
57 mm
1 cm
Jun
8 °C
10 °C
22 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
11 °C
21 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
11 °C
21 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
9 °C
11 °C
28 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
9 °C
30 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
7 °C
32 km/h
127 mm
8 cm
Dec
4 °C
6 °C
33 km/h
164 mm
21 cm
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