Climate Insights for Vestmanna

Streymoy region, Faroe Islands

Hottest
August
11°C peak52°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
December
164 mm rain6.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Vestmanna is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,230 mm 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.The climate in Vestmanna is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 48.4 in 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 38°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°FebMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°MarMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°AprMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°MayMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°JunMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°JulMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 9°AugMax: 11°Average: 11°Min: 10°SepMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 9°OctMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°NovMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°DecMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 48°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 52°FAverage: 50°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 52°FAverage: 51°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 51°FAverage: 50°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 47°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 40°F
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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.Vestmanna 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.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 8in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Vestmanna is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,230 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 164 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 57 mm. That's 108 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. 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.Vestmanna is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.2 in. That's 4.3 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 8in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 34km/hFebWind Speed: 33km/hMarWind Speed: 31km/hAprWind Speed: 27km/hMayWind Speed: 25km/hJunWind Speed: 22km/hJulWind Speed: 21km/hAugWind Speed: 21km/hSepWind Speed: 28km/hOctWind Speed: 30km/hNovWind Speed: 32km/hDecWind Speed: 33km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21mphFebWind Speed: 21mphMarWind Speed: 19mphAprWind Speed: 17mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 14mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 17mphOctWind Speed: 19mphNovWind Speed: 20mphDecWind Speed: 20mph
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.Vestmanna 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.

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.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 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
34 km/h21 mph
139 mm5.5 in
20 cm8 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
33 km/h21 mph
124 mm4.9 in
15 cm6 in
Mar
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
31 km/h19 mph
109 mm4.3 in
11 cm4 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
6 °C43 °F
27 km/h17 mph
69 mm2.7 in
10 cm4 in
May
6 °C43 °F
8 °C46 °F
25 km/h15 mph
57 mm2.2 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
10 °C49 °F
22 km/h14 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C49 °F
11 °C52 °F
21 km/h13 mph
62 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
11 °C52 °F
21 km/h13 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
11 °C51 °F
28 km/h17 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
9 °C48 °F
30 km/h19 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C42 °F
7 °C45 °F
32 km/h20 mph
127 mm5 in
8 cm3 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
6 °C44 °F
33 km/h20 mph
164 mm6.5 in
21 cm8 in