Monthly climate guide
Tórshavn weather in May
With highs near 8°C (46°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), May feels cool in Tórshavn. Rainfall averages about 78 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
- In Tórshavn, May is late spring.
Avg high
8°C
46°F
Avg low
6°C
43°F
Rainfall
78 mm
some rain
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
85%
cloud · often cloudy
Tórshavn weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 4°C / 40°F | 119 mm | 82% | 86% |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 4°C / 40°F | 108 mm | 82% | 87% |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 4°C / 39°F | 90 mm | 81% | 86% |
| April | 7°C / 44°F | 5°C / 41°F | 70 mm | 83% | 84% |
| May | 8°C / 46°F | 6°C / 43°F | 78 mm | 84% | 85% |
| June | 10°C / 50°F | 8°C / 47°F | 72 mm | 88% | 90% |
| July | 11°C / 53°F | 10°C / 50°F | 86 mm | 90% | 91% |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 10°C / 50°F | 92 mm | 89% | 85% |
| September | 11°C / 52°F | 9°C / 49°F | 110 mm | 88% | 85% |
| October | 9°C / 49°F | 8°C / 46°F | 121 mm | 86% | 85% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 6°C / 43°F | 110 mm | 84% | 84% |
| December | 7°C / 44°F | 5°C / 40°F | 149 mm | 83% | 86% |
What to pack for May
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Tórshavn?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Tórshavn in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Tórshavn?
May is cool in Tórshavn, with highs around 8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Tórshavn in May?
Average highs are about 8°C (46°F) and average lows about 6°C (43°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Tórshavn in May?
Tórshavn typically gets around 78 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Tórshavn (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.