The weather in May in Faroe Islands

It's cold in May in Faroe Islands with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 8°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Faroe Islands. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 16°C in 2020, Faroe Islands reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,4 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Faroe Islands

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Faroe Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Faroe Islands New York
Average temperature 9°C 22°C
Max. temperature 12°C 28°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 65 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 9 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,4 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Faroe Islands with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 10°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Faroe Islands is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Faroe Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Faroe Islands

Temperature in May in Faroe Islands over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Faroe Islands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Faroe Islands

Total precipitation in May in Faroe Islands over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Faroe Islands

Snowfall in May in Faroe Islands per year

Daily UV index in May in Faroe Islands

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Faroe Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Faroe Islands

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Average weather in Faroe Islands by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Faroe Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.