Tórshavn
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tórshavn month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tórshavn are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 12–13°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 13°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and December the wettest (about 174 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 1.2 | 151 | 1.7 |
| February | 5.4 | 1.6 | 156 | 3.7 |
| March | 5.8 | 2.1 | 145 | 5.3 |
| April | 7.1 | 2.8 | 88 | 7.4 |
| May | 9.5 | 5.3 | 89 | 8.4 |
| June | 11.7 | 7.8 | 107 | 8.8 |
| July | 13.1 | 9.4 | 117 | 7.6 |
| August | 13.0 | 9.3 | 117 | 7.4 |
| September | 11.5 | 8.2 | 154 | 5.6 |
| October | 9.1 | 5.9 | 173 | 3.6 |
| November | 6.8 | 3.6 | 145 | 2.0 |
| December | 5.7 | 2.2 | 174 | 0.9 |
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01 · OverviewTórshavn, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Tórshavn took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Tórshavn
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Tórshavn
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Tórshavn
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Tórshavn
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Tórshavn
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Tórshavn
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tórshavn
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tórshavn located and what are its coordinates?
Tórshavn is situated in Faroe Islands at geographic coordinates 62.0097, -6.7716 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tórshavn?
Tórshavn has a recorded population of approximately 13,200 and observes the Atlantic/Faroe time zone (DKK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tórshavn?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tórshavn include fo, da-FO, and the circulating currency is DKK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tórshavn?
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