Faroe Island in May | The Ultimate Guide
Will you be travelling to the Faroe Islands in May? Do you know what the weather is like in May? What will the temperature be like? Which activities can you do this time of year? What are the most popular things to do and see in May? Continue reading and get everything you need to know about Faroe Islands in May.
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Every month in the Faroe Islands is unique. May is the month when more travellers start to embark on their vacation in the untouched archipelago to experience eye-catching sceneries and endless beauty.
The most important thing for you to know when visiting Faroe Islands in May is that throughout this month most tours and activities open. The Faroe Islands are awash with attractions. Fortunately, most options are available in May.
Boat trips or high in demand. From fishing tours to adventurous boat tours. The islands are also open for horseback riding, sightseeing and hiking just to mention a few of those activities that are waiting for you to be explored. Oh, there might even be a couple of climbing activities available.
The most popular tours to do in May are puffin tours to Mykines and boat tours to the sea cliffs in Vestmanna. Tours to these attractions are done daily.
Faroe Islands Weather in May
May is one of the driest months in the Faroe Islands. Still, with an average of 250 annual days with more than one shower, expect some splashes of rain every third day when visiting Faroe Islands in May.
There is an average of 4 hours of visible sun each day in May. Together with June that is more hours of sunshine than any other month in the archipelago.
Plenty of Hours with Daylight
Daylight hours increase drastically in May. At the beginning of May you can wake up just after 5:00am to daylight and the sun will go down 16,5 hours later at 21:30pm.
At the end of May the total hours of daylight has risen to 19 hours. It gets light at 4:00am in the morning and the evenings are bright until 23:00pm. There are only 5 hours of darkness in late May.
| Sunrise Time | Sunset Time | Hours of Light | |
| May 1st | 05.13 | 21.38 | 16 hrs 24 mins |
| May 31st | 03.55 | 22.56 | 19 hrs 00 mins |
These long days will give you lots of time to explore all the attractions all across the isles. Both early mornings and late evenings are the most peaceful times of the day. Sitting somewhere in nature just enjoying the stillness at sunrise or sunset is an attraction in itself.
Temperature in May
There is usually snow in the mountains in May. The ice is melting and new snow is very rare in May. As it slowly gets warmer and as days grow longer, flowers start blossoming and the grass covered mountains will slowly start to green up.
The average temperature in May is 9 °C (48 °F). It usually feels warmer than the average temperature as there are so many extra hours of sunlight. The weather in the Faroe Islands is unpredictable but May is one of those months where you can expect the weather to be quite stable.
Savvy travellers know that good preparing is essential when planning your vacation. This also applies to the list of things to pack for travel in the Faroe Islands. Base layers (tights/leggings) is still a good thing to bring with you to the Faroe Islands in May as well as a windproof jacket. Again, the weather is ever changeable no matter which month you visit the islands.
Even though the weather is getting milder, you can expect days when especially boat tours are cancelled due to wind and sea waves. This applies to popular tours such as Mykines and Vestmanna Bird Cliffs.
Things to do in May in Faroe Islands
A holiday in Faroe Islands in May gives you the chance to partake in lots of activities, ranging from serene nature experiences to the adrenaline fuelled. Some of the main attractions in the Faroe Islands open in May.
Many sightseeing tours to some of the main attractions in the Faroe Islands will depart more often from May. This gives you more options for joining a day tours to Saksun and the tidal lagoon there, to the remote settlement Elduvík and the beautiful Suðuroy Island in the southern part of the island group. All these places are jam-packed with views that are truly magical.
Boat Tours in May
The ferry to Mykines starts sailing on 1 May. This is also when countless puffins come to breed on Mykines, which is the most westerly island. There are several tour operators offering you a day tour to Mykines.
Boats to Mykines depart from the marina in the village Sørvágur, which lies next to the only airport in the Faroe Islands. Make sure to check out the complete guide to Mykines if you plan a tour to the island renowned for is many puffins.
Regular boat tours to the bird cliffs in Vestmanna starts during this period. The Vestmanna Bird Cliffs are popular among travellers and will let you experience sheer cliffs and lots of different birds. Boats to the sea cliffs known as Vestmannabjørgini depart from the village Vestmanna on Streymoy Island.
Check rates and availability for the original Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Boat Tour. The tour departs from the harbour in Vestmanna. There are great parking options next to the boat dock. Equally important is the fact that Vestmanna is a lovely village to visit.
Rib-boat tours to the Klæmintsgjógv Sea Cave, the world’s largest of its kind, are also open. Sailing into the caves in Hestur Island is a life changing experience.
You will go ashore in this huge sea cave when you are 200 metres into it. Along the way you will experience the unparalleled crystalline ocean in addition to a rich birdlife.
Uncrowded Month to Visit Faroe Islands
If you are a traveler at hearth, May is the perfect month for you to maximise your vacation in Faroe Islands. There are lots of options for exciting activities and unbelievable nature tours waiting for you to be experienced.
May is the first month when Mykines is open for visitors and puffins are coming to the island. You will get all the big-time views without any big-time crowds. This is also the month when you will see lots of cute baby lambs all across the archipelago.
Do you feel inspired to take a break in the Faroe Islands? Check out flights to the Faroe Islands and make sure to add some day tours when you take the next step.
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