The climate in the Faroe Islands is an experience in itself. In this changeable weather you can experience all fours seasons within the hour.

There is little fluctuation between winter and summer temperatures because of the Gulf Stream. The average temperature for the coldest and warmest month is 3°C and 11°C, respectively. The surrounding sea is ice free all year round, and the sea temperature fluctuates between 5°C and 10°C. The shortest day is 5 hours and the longest is 19½ hours.

Wind conditions
The wind conditions round the Faroe Islands can be characterised partly by wind which is insignificantly influenced by topographical conditions. The dominant wind directions are Westerlies and the Southwest. The most extreme storms experienced on the Faroe Islands for the past several decades, were encountered in 1988 to
1993.

Contact address :
Office of Public Works

Landsverk
Tinghúsvegur 5

PO Box 78

FO-110 Tórshavn
Faroe Islands

tel. +298 340800
fax +298 340801
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