Faroe Islands: When to Go

The main time for tourism is summer, from June to August, when days are endlessly long, the weather relatively passable, and most tourist facilities open. Winter travellers need to prepare for storms, daytime darkness and reduced service in most hotels and museums. Booking is always wise if you happen to arrive when the Norrona ferry is in port. At other times places are rarely full, but it's still wise to plan ahead as some cheaper places don't have regular reception desks so arranging the arrival time is key. The end of July is probably the best time to visit as you'll catch the Ólavsøka festivities.

Weather

The Faroes have a temperate maritime climate, characterised by extensive cloud cover and frequent storms. Warm Gulf Stream currents make the Faroes warmer than you might expect from so northerly a lattitude; virtually sunless winters only average lows of 2°C (35°F) in January. Gulf currents aren't magic though, and at this latitude, summers, like the rest of the year, are still wet and cloudy and see mostly stable tempertaures between around 9°C (49°F) and 14°C (56°F).