Tórshavn in January

Short days, storms; flights and ferries often cancelled.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatBright, cool; puffins arrive on the cliffs.
• JuneGreatLong light evenings; the best month for hikes.
• JulyGreatMildest; Ólavsøka festival on 28–29 July, book early.
• AugustGreatMild; puffins leave in mid-August.

• TórshavnHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 22 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 22 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year’s Day check

  1 January (holiday) · Whole town

  Shops closed; buses on a holiday timetable.

• Storm season

  Oct–Mar

  More cancellations of flights, ferries and boat tours.

• Christmas and New Year big impact

  24–26 Dec, 31 Dec – 1 Jan · Faroe Islands

  Most things closed.

Crowds · Faroe Islands overall

Low

Prices · Faroe Islands overall

Low

Faroe Islands overall: Storms and 5–6 h of light; many flights and ferries disrupted.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Tórshavn, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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