When is the best time to go to the Faroe Islands?

When is the best time to go to the Faroe Islands? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The coldest months are January, February, March and December
  • The rainiest months are January, October, November and December


Annual weather in the Faroe Islands

For full information about the climate and weather in the Faroe Islands a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 43°F/45°F
7.4in
February 43°F/45°F
6.1in
March 43°F/45°F
5.8in
April 43°F/45°F
4.1in
May 45°F/47°F
3.9in
June 49°F/52°F
2.7in
July 52°F/54°F
3in
August 52°F/54°F
3in
September 52°F/54°F
4.5in
October 49°F/50°F
7.5in
November 45°F/49°F
7in
December 43°F/45°F
8.4in


Weather and climate in the Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands enjoys a subpolar oceanic climate (with cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in the Faroe Islands is 49°F (ranging from 45°F in february to 54°F in august). Annual rainfall is 63.1in, with a minimum of 2.7in in june and a maximum of 8.4in in december.
  • Between january and may the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 47°F in average and it rains about 3.9in each month.
  • Between june and november the climate is not good. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 7in each month.
  • In december the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 45°F in average and you can expect to have 8.4in of rainfall/month during this period.

Faroe Islands : Klaksvik



Charts: temperature and rainfall in the Faroe Islands

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Faroe Islands: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in the Faroe Islands

Find out when Faroe Islands has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in the Faroe Islands

  • Very low season in the Faroe Islands
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and December.
  • Low season in the Faroe Islands
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and November.
  • High season in the Faroe Islands
    The number of visitors to Faroe Islands is high in: June, September and October.
  • Peak season in the Faroe Islands
    The largest number of tourists visiting Faroe Islands is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Faroe Islands month by month



Best time for low prices in the Faroe Islands

Average price for flights to the Faroe Islands

A return flight between London and Faroe Islands is generally cheaper if you go in february ($ 314 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 85 more for your airline ticket to the Faroe Islands if you go in december.

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Average price of hiring a car in the Faroe Islands

On average, it costs $ 95 per day to hire a car in the Faroe Islands. This price varies by $ 48 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 74 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 122.

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