Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
FO Capital: Tórshavn 62.010° N, 6.771° W
Overview
The Faroe Islands, also known as the Faroes, are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and a rigsdel of the Kingdom of Denmark. Located between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides and Shetland isles of Scotland, the islands have a population of 54,870 as of November 2025 and a land area of 1,393 km2 (538 sq mi). The official language is Faroese, which is partially mutually intelligible with Icelandic. The terrain is rugged, dominated by fjords and cliffs with sparse vegetation and few trees. As a result of their proximity to the Arctic Circle, the islands experience perpetual civil twilight during summer nights and very short winter days; nevertheless, they experience a subpolar oceanic climate and mild temperatures year-round due to the Gulf Stream. The capital, Tórshavn, receives the fewest recorded hours of sunshine of any city in the world at only 840 per year.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Capital
- Tórshavn
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK, kr); Faroese króna (FOK, kr)
- Languages
- Danish, Faroese
- Population
- 48,497
- Area
- 1,399 km²
- Calling code
- +298
- Time zones
- UTC±00:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .fo
- People are called
- Faroese
Weather by month in Tórshavn
The warmest month is Jul with average highs of 15.5°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of 0.5°C. Most rain falls in Mar (about 216 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9°C | 0.5°C | 164 mm | Cool |
| Feb | 6.9°C | 4.1°C | 193 mm | Cool |
| Mar | 7.2°C | 2.7°C | 216 mm | Cool |
| Apr | 8.8°C | 4.3°C | 84 mm | Cool |
| May | 11.3°C | 5.4°C | 167 mm | Cool |
| Jun | 12°C | 8°C | 193 mm | Mild |
| Jul | 15.5°C | 11.2°C | 164 mm | Mild |
| Aug | 13.9°C | 10.4°C | 124 mm | Mild |
| Sep | 12.4°C | 9.4°C | 146 mm | Mild |
| Oct | 9.6°C | 6.3°C | 208 mm | Cool |
| Nov | 5.9°C | 2.2°C | 158 mm | Cool |
| Dec | 7°C | 3.8°C | 202 mm | Cool |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +298 |
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Faroe Islands
- Atlantic AirwaysRC
Where to book flights and hotels
History
The early details of the history of the Faroe Islands are unclear. It is possible that Brendan, an Irish monk, sailed past the islands during his North Atlantic voyage in the 6th century. He saw an 'Island of Sheep' and a 'Paradise of Birds', which some say could be the Faroes with its dense bird population and sheep. This does suggest however that other sailors had got there before him, to bring the sheep. Norsemen settled the Faroe Islands in the 9th or 10th century. The islands were officially converted to Christianity around the year 1000, and became a part of the Kingdom of Norway in 1035. Norwegian rule on the islands continued until 1380, when the islands became part of the dual Denmark–Norway kingdom, under king Olaf II of Denmark.
Source: Wikipedia