What is the best month to visit the Faroe Islands?

What is the best month to visit the Faroe Islands?

Best time to visit Faroe Islands The best time overall to visit the Faroes has to be during the summer months of May to August, when the evenings are light and the weather is at its most stable; when wildflowers bloom in the valleys and thousands of birds nest along the sheer cliffs.

How warm does it get in the Faroe Islands?

Summer is very cool if not cold, with highs around 11/13 °C (52/55 °F). However, there may also be mild days. On the warmest days of the year, the temperature generally reaches up to 17/18 °C (62/64 °F). The highest recorded temperatures are around 20/22 °C (68/72 °F).

What is winter like in the Faroe Islands?

In Faroe Islands, the summers are short, cold, and windy; the winters are long, very cold, wet, and extremely windy; and it is mostly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 34°F to 54°F and is rarely below 28°F or above 58°F.

Is there summer in Faroe Island?

Despite the islands’ northern latitude location, summers are cool with an average temperature of 12°C, and winters are mild, with an average temperature of 3°C. Summer days bring long hours of sunlight (19 hours, 45 minutes on the longest day, June 21). In contrast, days during the winter can be as short as five hours.

Can you see Northern Lights in Faroe Islands?

The Faroe Islands are far enough north to see the Northern Lights in all their glory—weather permitting, of course. Some good viewing spots are the villages of Gjógv on the northern tip of Eysturoy, and Klaksvík on Borðoy (pictured). The best time frame for spotting them is from September to March or April.

Can you swim in the Faroe Islands?

Swimming in the North Atlantic Ocean Yes, it is cold, but not as cold as “winter swimming” elsewhere around the world. Due to the Gold stream, the water temperatures around the Faroe Islands are very stable with their 5-8 degrees Celsius all year round, and thus never go below freezing temperature.

Is it expensive to visit the Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands is not a cheap destination, but it’s cheaper than e.g. Iceland. With good planning and smart budgeting, you can make your trip quite affordable. For example, accommodation and restaurants outside of Torshavn are much cheaper than in the city and public transport is very cheap too.

Which country is best for northern lights?

What are the best places to see the Northern Lights?

1. Tromso, Norway. Based in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, the city is widely regarded as one of the world’s best places to see the Northern Lights.
2. Swedish Lapland.
3. Reykjavik, Iceland.
4. Yukon, Canada.
5. Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland.
6. Ilulissat, Greenland.

Are there hot springs on Faroe Islands?

Varmakelda – The Warm Spring on Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands.

Are people in Faroe Islands friendly?

The islands are so small and the people are so extraordinarily friendly that they will most certainly do their best to guide you there.

Is Faroe Island safe?

In relation to crime, the Faroe Islands are one of the safest places in the world. Street crime is practically non-existent and you can walk around the streets in complete safety at any time of the day or night.