AI-generatedTórshavn at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 12°
- 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
- 1 m
Climate in Tórshavn
Tórshavn has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 12 °C, while February is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,010 hours of sunshine a year, Tórshavn is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
08:0818:17
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 07:41–09:12 · evening 17:14–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:41 · evening 18:45–19:02
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.
What is the weather like in Tórshavn in October?
In October, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 90 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 9 min08:08 – 18:17
- 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+1Atlantic/Faroe
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %8 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Tórshavn
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.3 – 10.1 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tórshavn 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 April 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 Tórshavn
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 Tórshavn, 19 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Tórshavn
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 it, 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.
Rain in Tórshavn: 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, Tórshavn has about 17 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tórshavn
How breezy and how cloudy Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn 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 gets there 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 Tórshavn: 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 Tórshavn
Snow is possible in Tórshavn, 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 Tórshavn.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tórshavn
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 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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° | 4° | 7.1° | 1.0 h | 16 | 84 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 6° | 3° | 6.7° | 1.9 h | 15 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 5 | 6° | 4° | 6.8° | 3.0 h | 16 | 78 |
| AprilApr | 7 | 7° | 5° | 7.1° | 3.9 h | 16 | 64 |
| MayMay | 13 | 8° | 6° | 7.6° | 5.1 h | 16 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 10° | 8° | 8.8° | 4.5 h | 14 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 12° | 10° | 9.8° | 3.4 h | 15 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 27 | 12° | 10° | 10.3° | 3.3 h | 15 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 11° | 9° | 10.4° | 3.0 h | 15 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 9° | 7° | 9.8° | 1.9 h | 17 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 7 | 8° | 5° | 8.8° | 1.3 h | 15 | 81 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 7° | 4° | 7.8° | 0.7 h | 15 | 88 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
62.01° N, 6.77° W · 1 m · Atlantic/Faroe
Best time to visit Tórshavn
The best time to visit Tórshavn is from June 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.
Tórshavn through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tórshavn in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Tórshavn in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Tórshavn in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Tórshavn in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tórshavn for you.
Your best months: February, May – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tórshavn
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 Tórshavn: score 27 against 9. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 27better |
| Day high | 9° | 12° |
| Night low | 7° | 10° |
| 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.
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
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Tórshavn month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January6° · Sea 7° · 1 h
In January, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 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, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in January7February6° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In February, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 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, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in February5March6° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In March, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in March7April7° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In April, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 64 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in April13May8° · Sea 8° · 5 h
In May, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 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 Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in May24June10° · Sea 9° · 5 h
In June, Tórshavn is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 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 Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in June25July12° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In July, Tórshavn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in July27August12° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In August, Tórshavn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 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 Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in August21September11° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In September, Tórshavn is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in September9October9° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In October, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 90 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in October7November8° · Sea 9° · 1 h
In November, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 81 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
Tórshavn in November7December7° · Sea 8° · 1 h
In December, Tórshavn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 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, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tórshavn.
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Tórshavn vs. Lerwick
In October Lerwick has the better holiday weather (score 15 vs. 9). During the day Lerwick is 2 °C warmer than Tórshavn. The sea in Lerwick is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Tórshavn | Lerwick |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 9 | 15 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 11° |
| Sea | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 20 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Jun |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Tórshavn
Weather for your travel dates
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Tórshavn 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.
Tórshavn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 26) 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
- 15
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °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
- 1,230 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tórshavn
When is the best time to visit Tórshavn?
The best time to visit Tórshavn is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tórshavn?
The sea temperature in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 12 °C and nights around 10 °C. February is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Tórshavn?
The wettest month is October with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 57 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tórshavn get?
Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn in?
Tórshavn uses the time zone Atlantic/Faroe: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tórshavn?
A nonstop flight from London to Tórshavn takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tórshavn?
Tórshavn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 26) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 6, May half-term 15, Summer holidays 26, October half-term 9, Christmas holidays 6.
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