The Faroe Islands
Eighteen islands of sheer green rock in the North Atlantic, with more sheep than people and a waterfall that falls into the sea.
The best time to visit The Faroe Islands is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 12°C (53°F). Local time there is 19:48 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
June · high 11°C · rain 101mm · 19.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Vágar, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C40°F | 173mm6.8in | 6.1h6.1h | |
| February | 5°C40°F | 190mm7.5in | 8.7h8.7h | |
| March | 5°C40°F | 164mm6.5in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| April | 7°C44°F | 81mm3.2in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| May | 8°C46°F | 70mm2.8in | 17.7h17.7h | |
| June | 11°C52°F | 101mm4.0in | 19.7h19.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 12°C54°F | 116mm4.6in | 18.8h18.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 12°C54°F | 91mm3.6in | 15.9h15.9h | in the recommended window |
| September | 11°C51°F | 185mm7.3in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| October | 8°C47°F | 191mm7.5in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| November | 6°C43°F | 167mm6.6in | 6.9h6.9h | |
| December | 4°C40°F | 191mm7.5in | 5.2h5.2h |
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When is the best time to visit The Faroe Islands?
The best time to visit The Faroe Islands is Jun–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 12°C (53°F).
How warm does The Faroe Islands get?
Typical daytime highs in The Faroe Islands are Mar–May 6°C (44°F), Jun–Aug 12°C (53°F), Sep–Nov 8°C (47°F), Dec–Feb 4°C (40°F).
Is The Faroe Islands expensive?
On the ground, The Faroe Islands is steep.
What sort of trip is The Faroe Islands good for?
The Faroe Islands is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, food and drink.
How rainy is The Faroe Islands?
The wettest month in The Faroe Islands is October at 191mm (7.5in), the driest May at 70mm (2.8in), with a monthly average of 143mm (5.6in).
What plug do I need for The Faroe Islands?
The Faroe Islands uses type C, E, F, K sockets at 230 V.
