When to go to the Faroe Islands? Climate, regions… The best time per island

Located in the North Atlantic, the Faroe Islands make up an autonomous archipelago of Denmark.

Composed of 18 volcanic islands, the territory is sparsely inhabited and leaves nature its place.

You can enjoy wide open spaces, meadows, mountains and valleys, where a multitude of animals find refuge all year round.

In the Faroe Islands the oceanic climate is divided into two seasons, summer and winter.

The summer is different from what we know: it is cool, between 11° and 13° on average, and the winter is cold, very humid and rainy, but with temperatures that rarely drop below 0. °.

To enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of the archipelago, it is advisable to go there between June and September, an ideal period especially for hiking.

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When is the best time to travel to Vagar?

A must-see during a stay on the island of Vager, Lake Sørvágsvatn flows into the ocean.

Oleksandr Kotenko

Third island by its size, Vágar is nevertheless the first place of stopover for the visitors because it is here that the airport is located.

The island can be visited from June to September when temperatures fluctuate between 11° and 13°.

Offshore is Drangarnir, an iconic rock formation rising from the scenic waters, immortalized many times.

Lake Sørvágsvatn, also called Leitisvatn, the most impressive on the island, empties into the ocean and forms a coastal waterfall called Bosdalafossur.

It is an essential place to visit, preferably in periods of strongest sunshine, June or July, before the cliffs are completely covered with moss.

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When is the best time to go to Mykines?

Late spring and summer are the ideal time to discover the small island of Vagar, its fauna and its lighthouse which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

Thomas Zilch

Locally referred to as "bird paradise", Mykines is a small island east of Vagár known for its rich wildlife and famous lighthouse that overlooks the Atlantic.

To admire the many species present on site and take advantage of the good weather, it is advisable to visit the island between the months of May and August.

You will see in particular the puffin, only present in the North Atlantic and Pacific regions, and the northern gannet.

The island is also home to sheep, penguins, and gray seals.

When is the best time to travel to Streymoy

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On the island of Streymoy, discover the capital Torshavn and its small colorful houses.

Pavel Kasak

Popular for its lakes and nature reserves, Streymoy is the largest island in the archipelago.

The territory is best visited between June and July because it is during this period that the temperatures are the highest and the risk of rain is lower.

During your stay, visit Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroes located in the south.

Stroll through the streets and admire the architecture of the city with its colorful little houses with grass-covered roofs.

Go to the Vestmanna Sea Cliff, high cliffs surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and a must-see site which is home to a hundred species of migratory birds to be discovered preferably with a passionate guide.

When is the best time to travel to Eysturoy, Sandoy and Suduroy?

On the island of Esturoy, you can walk from village to village and go hiking.

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Eysturoy is the second largest island in the Faroe archipelago.

Mountainous land, its landscapes are to be admired in summer, between May and August when the weather is mildest.

Indulge in different activities such as hiking on different mountains including Slattaratindur, the highest mountain in the region and automatically the coolest.

The islands of Sandoy and Suduroy are also mountainous and volcanic, hiking being the main activity there.

In Sandoy, you can visit vast valleys, kayak on Lake Sandsvatn, and in Suduroy, you can enjoy mountain biking and walking to contemplate steep cliffs and coasts.