When to go · Tórshavn
Tórshavn, month by month
The best months for Tórshavn: May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidShort days, storms; flights and ferries often cancelled.Crowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryAvoidDark and stormy.Crowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchMixedCold and windy; days lengthen.Crowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedCool; some tours and cafés reopen for the season.Crowds: Low
- MayGreatBright, cool; puffins arrive on the cliffs.Crowds: Medium
- JuneGreatLong light evenings; the best month for hikes.Crowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatMildest; Ólavsøka festival on 28–29 July, book early.Crowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- AugustGreatMild; puffins leave in mid-August.Crowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGoodCooler; wind picks up; fewer visitors.Crowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedStorms begin; shorter days.Crowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberAvoidDark and stormy.Crowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedChristmas lights; very short days.Crowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays