Summer: June - August
Summer is the driest season in the Faroe Islands, however, it's still considered fairly cool and wet compared to many other European countries in the summer. It never gets too hot - average highs are around the mid 50's F (the highest temperature on record is 71°F in Torshavn), but sunny spells occur throughout the day. Daylight is up to 22 hours in June and July. Every year over 125,000 puffins flock to Mykines to breed and nest in cozy clifftop burrows. Many locals and tourists alike go to visit the puffins in Mykines, just keep in mind the tours book up fast, so be sure to plan accordingly. Summer is typically the best time to hike the coast, kayak the fjords, and visit the charming villages dotted around the islands.
Hotels and rental cars are in short supply during the summer, so booking early is essential if you plan to visit during this time of year.
Events & Festivals:
Culture Nights:
June is the best month to enjoy the most popular festivals of the Faroe Islands in terms of music and culture. Starting on June 1st in Tórshavn, with the Culture Night, and continuing with the Blues Festival of Sorvagur from June 7th to 9th.
Voxbotn:
June brings the 12-hour pop music festival, Voxbotn, right in the heart of the capital of the Faroe Islands. It is celebrated on the last weekend of June, with views of the marina. The concerts take place along the pier and in and around the square, Vágsbotn. The backdrop of the yachts and boats bobbing in the harbor and the old multicolored warehouses that line the harbor is a perfect postcard to enjoy one of the best festivals of the Faroe Islands.
G! Festival:
This musical festival is undoubtedly one of the events in the Faroe Islands which attracts the most tourists. It is celebrated from July 12th to 14th and it is the perfect time to enjoy the best local and international music. It takes place in the beautiful town of Gota.
Summer Festival:
Another fantastic music festival, this time in Klaksvik. The Summer Festival is the most popular festival of the Faroe Islands. This festival, held in August, is known for its pop style aimed at an audience of all ages. The best international artists come together on this particular stage for three days, to fill the streets of the city with music.
Ólavsoka:
On July 29th the islanders celebrate what has become their most emblematic festivity: their national holiday. Translated literally, the name of the party means wakefulness, as it commemorates the death in 1030 at the Battle of Stiklestad of St Olaf, who was King of Norway between 1015 and 1028.
The festival presents many outstanding cultural aspects, such as traditional Faroese dance and song ballads, concerts, and art exhibitions. Chain dancing is for everyone; it is usually held in Sjónleikarhúsið, which is a theatre in Tórshavn. Another of the protagonists of the festival is the national sport of the Faroe Islands, rowing, becoming one of the highlights of the national holiday for the Faroese.
