Tórshavn in January
3.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Very wet: about 19 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
19Rainy days (122 mm)
5:44 hDaylight
09:45Sunrise · 15:28 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Very wet: about 19 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.8 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 4°C | 122 mm | 19 | – | – | 3.7 |
| February | 6°C | 3°C | 97 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | 6°C | 3°C | 93 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.1 |
| April | 6°C | 4°C | 67 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 8°C | 6°C | 54 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.2 |
| June | 9°C | 8°C | 46 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.8 |
| July | 11°C | 9°C | 53 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 11°C | 10°C | 68 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 11°C | 9°C | 94 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.2 |
| October | 9°C | 7°C | 117 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.4 |
| November | 7°C | 5°C | 119 mm | 19 | – | – | 4.0 |
| December | 6°C | 4°C | 125 mm | 19 | – | – | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Tórshavn in January?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about 4°C.
When is the best time to visit Tórshavn?
The best months are June, July, August, May.