Tórshavn weather in May
May in Tórshavn: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Tórshavn · #619 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tórshavn climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Rainfall | 48 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17.8 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Tórshavn in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Tórshavn?
- May in Tórshavn: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Tórshavn on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Tórshavn in May?
- In May, Tórshavn averages a daily high of 8.3°C and a low of 5.6°C, with about 48.4 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tórshavn in May?
- Tórshavn has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.