Tórshavn weather in January
January in Tórshavn: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Tórshavn · #778 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tórshavn climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.3 h | |
| Wind | 36 km/h / 22 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.7 cm / 2.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Tórshavn in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Tórshavn?
- January in Tórshavn: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Tórshavn on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Tórshavn in January?
- In January, Tórshavn averages a daily high of 5.9°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 82.2 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tórshavn in January?
- Tórshavn has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in January.
- Does it snow in Tórshavn in January?
- Tórshavn sees roughly 6.7 cm of snowfall in January.