When to go · Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands, month by month
The best months for Faroe Islands: Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Jan, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidStorms and 5–6 h of light; many flights and ferries disrupted.All islands: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryMixedStormy and dark; a quiet cultural visit at most.All islands: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchMixedLonger days, still windy; Easter in late March 2027.All islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixedSpring; some trails closed for lambing; Flag Day on the 25th.All islands: fineCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayGoodPuffins arrive, long evenings, fewer visitors.All islands: fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneGreatNear-constant light, Mykines boat running, best hiking.All islands: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatPeak season and Ólavsøka at month's end; book everything.All islands: best weatherCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- AugustGreatStill summer; puffins leave by mid-month.All islands: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedWindier, emptier; Mykines boats reduce.All islands: rainyCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedAutumn storms begin; occasional auroras.All islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberAvoidDark and stormy; cancellations common.All islands: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedChristmas lights in Tórshavn; short days, storms.All islands: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.