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Faroe Islands' national averages run from 6 °C in January to 12 °C in August, with rainfall between 59 mm in May and 135 mm in December and 0.5–5.8 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are April, May and June. Its 1 regions span 9–9 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 1,042 km²
Best months to visit
When Faroe Islands shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9 | 3.2 | -0.7 | 9.6 |
| February | 6.0 | 3.4 | -0.0 | 9.2 |
| March | 6.1 | 3.5 | -0.4 | 9.0 |
| April | 6.8 | 4.3 | 0.2 | 9.8 |
| May | 8.5 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 10.8 |
| June | 10.3 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 12.2 |
| July | 11.6 | 9.7 | 7.9 | 13.8 |
| August | 11.9 | 9.9 | 8.1 | 13.4 |
| September | 11.2 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 13.2 |
| October | 9.4 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 11.7 |
| November | 7.6 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 10.7 |
| December | 6.8 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 9.9 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 113 |
| February | 109 |
| March | 96 |
| April | 64 |
| May | 59 |
| June | 64 |
| July | 66 |
| August | 71 |
| September | 98 |
| October | 118 |
| November | 105 |
| December | 135 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 0.9 |
| February | 2.3 |
| March | 3.6 |
| April | 5.1 |
| May | 5.8 |
| June | 5.6 |
| July | 4.4 |
| August | 4.4 |
| September | 3.3 |
| October | 2.2 |
| November | 1.2 |
| December | 0.5 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.4 | 13.6 | 52.1 |
| February | 32.1 | 16.7 | 51.3 |
| March | 29.5 | 14.4 | 49.0 |
| April | 25.8 | 10.6 | 42.9 |
| May | 23.6 | 9.2 | 39.0 |
| June | 21.6 | 8.5 | 36.4 |
| July | 20.3 | 8.3 | 33.4 |
| August | 20.7 | 8.7 | 34.3 |
| September | 26.4 | 10.8 | 43.5 |
| October | 29.0 | 13.2 | 48.4 |
| November | 30.5 | 15.8 | 47.5 |
| December | 31.1 | 13.6 | 49.8 |
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Month by month
A year in Faroe Islands, in order
- JanJanuary5.9°C · 113 mm · 0.9 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 113 mm of rain and 0.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 113 mm of rain and 0.9 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary6.0°C · 109 mm · 2.3 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 109 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 109 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch6.1°C · 96 mm · 3.6 hr/day
Around 6 °C with 96 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 6 °C with 96 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril6.8°C · 64 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 7 °C with 64 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 7 °C with 64 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay8.5°C · 59 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 9 °C with 59 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 9 °C with 59 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune10.3°C · 64 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 63 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 63 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly11.6°C · 66 mm · 4.4 hr/day
Around 12 °C with 66 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 12 °C with 66 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust11.9°C · 71 mm · 4.4 hr/day
Around 12 °C with 71 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 12 °C with 71 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember11.2°C · 98 mm · 3.3 hr/day
Around 11 °C with 98 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 11 °C with 98 mm of rain and 3.3 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober9.4°C · 118 mm · 2.2 hr/day
Around 9 °C with 118 mm of rain and 2.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 9 °C with 118 mm of rain and 2.2 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember7.6°C · 105 mm · 1.2 hr/day
Around 8 °C with 105 mm of rain and 1.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 8 °C with 105 mm of rain and 1.2 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember6.8°C · 135 mm · 0.5 hr/day
Around 7 °C with 135 mm of rain and 0.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 7 °C with 135 mm of rain and 0.5 hours of sun a day.
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