Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Eysturoy, Faroe Islands in May
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
3.9h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eysturoy, Faroe Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May8°C average high
May is close to Eysturoy's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May81mm average rain
May is one of Eysturoy's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May3.9 hours average sun
May is one of Eysturoy's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May8°C average sea
May is below Eysturoy's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May20 weather score
May is one of Eysturoy's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.