AI-generatedKlaksvík at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 13°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 10.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,010 h
- Rain a year
- 884 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 88 m
Climate in Klaksvík
Klaksvík has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 13 °C, while February is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,010 hours of sunshine a year, Klaksvík is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Klaksvík
The best time to visit Klaksvík is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 10.4 °C. The wettest month is October with 90 mm of precipitation.
Klaksvík through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Klaksvík in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–9 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Klaksvík in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 11–13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Klaksvík in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Klaksvík in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
08:0818:16
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:40–09:12 · evening 17:12–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:40 · evening 18:44–19:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Klaksvík compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 11° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The sea cools from 10° to 9°. The days get 2.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 5° |
| Sea | 10° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.6 h |
What is the weather like in Klaksvík in October?
In October, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 90 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 8 min08:08 – 18:16
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 32 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %18 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %8 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Klaksvík
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Klaksvík: score 37 against 11. In August, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 37better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sea | 9.8° | 10.3° |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h | 3.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 90 mm | 65 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Klaksvík month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January6° · Sea 7° · 1.0 h
In January, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in January7February6° · Sea 7° · 1.9 h
In February, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 76 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in February5March6° · Sea 7° · 3.0 h
In March, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 78 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in March7April8° · Sea 7° · 3.9 h
In April, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 64 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in April19May9° · Sea 8° · 5.1 h
In May, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in May31June11° · Sea 9° · 4.5 h
In June, Klaksvík is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in June35July13° · Sea 10° · 3.4 h
In July, Klaksvík is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík – and yet one of the best months here.
Klaksvík in July37August13° · Sea 10° · 3.3 h
In August, Klaksvík is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík – and yet one of the best months here.
Klaksvík in August27September12° · Sea 10° · 3.0 h
In September, Klaksvík is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in September11October10° · Sea 10° · 1.9 h
In October, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 90 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in October7November8° · Sea 9° · 1.3 h
In November, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 81 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in November7December7° · Sea 8° · 0.7 h
In December, Klaksvík is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaksvík.
Klaksvík in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Klaksvík
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5 | 6° | 2° | 7.1° | 1.0 h | 16 | 84 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 6° | 2° | 6.7° | 1.9 h | 15 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 5 | 6° | 2° | 6.8° | 3.0 h | 16 | 78 |
| AprilApr | 7 | 8° | 3° | 7.1° | 3.9 h | 16 | 64 |
| MayMay | 19 | 9° | 5° | 7.6° | 5.1 h | 16 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 11° | 7° | 8.8° | 4.5 h | 14 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 35 | 13° | 9° | 9.8° | 3.4 h | 15 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 13° | 9° | 10.3° | 3.3 h | 15 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 27 | 12° | 8° | 10.4° | 3.0 h | 15 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 10° | 6° | 9.8° | 1.9 h | 17 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 8° | 4° | 8.8° | 1.3 h | 15 | 81 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 7° | 2° | 7.8° | 0.7 h | 15 | 88 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
62.23° N, 6.59° W · 88 m · Atlantic/Faroe
Sea temperature in Klaksvík
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.3 – 10.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Klaksvík ranges from 6.7 °C in February to 10.4 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 9.8 and 10.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.1° | 6.7° | 7.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.7° | 6.4° | 7.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.8° | 6.3° | 7.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.1° | 6.6° | 7.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.6° | 7.1° | 8.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 8.8° | 8.2° | 9.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 9.8° | 9.1° | 10.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.3° | 9.9° | 10.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.4° | 9.8° | 10.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 9.8° | 9.3° | 10.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.8° | 8.3° | 9.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.8° | 7.5° | 8.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Klaksvík
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 1.9 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Klaksvík, 19 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Klaksvík: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Klaksvík has about 17 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Klaksvík
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Klaksvík
How breezy and how cloudy Klaksvík is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Klaksvík typically peaks at 32 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 79 % of the sky over Klaksvík: mostly cloudy, with about 1.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Klaksvík
Snow is possible in Klaksvík, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Klaksvík.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Klaksvík
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Klaksvík in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Klaksvík has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 6).
- 6
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 21
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 0.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Klaksvík vs Tórshavn
In October the holiday weather in Klaksvík and Tórshavn is about equally good (score 11 vs 13). During the day it is about as warm in Tórshavn as in Klaksvík. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Klaksvík | Tórshavn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 13 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Faroe Islands in October: the best places
In October, Klaksvík ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Tórshavn10°10°13
- 2KlaksvíkThis page10°10°11
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Frequently asked questions about Klaksvík
When is the best time to visit Klaksvík?
The best time to visit Klaksvík is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Klaksvík?
The sea temperature in Klaksvík ranges from 6.7 °C in February to 10.4 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Klaksvík in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 9.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Klaksvík?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 13 °C and nights around 9 °C. February is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Klaksvík?
The wettest month is October with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 57 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Klaksvík get?
Klaksvík gets around 1,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Klaksvík in?
Klaksvík is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Klaksvík?
A nonstop flight from London to Klaksvík takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Klaksvík?
Klaksvík has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 36) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 6, May half-term 21, summer holidays 36, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 6.