August weather forecastEiði, Faroe Islands

August

Weather in August

A decrease in sea temperature to 11.2°C (52.2°F) marks the onset of August, representing distinct changes from July's hotter streak. As daylight hours taper to 16, hints of the approaching autumn season become unmissable. Verdant landscapes transition to golds, rendering August a picturesque time to explore Eiði’s natural beauty.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 11.2°C (52.2°F).
Note: Immersing oneself in 11.2°C (52.2°F) at sub-10°C (14°F) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Eiði is 15h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 22:15. On the last day of August, in Eiði, Faroe Islands, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:41 WEST.

Frequently asked questions

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 11.2°C (52.2°F).

In Eiði, the average seawater temperature in August is 11.2°C (52.2°F). Swimming in 11.2°C (52.2°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The average day length in August in Eiði is 15h and 57min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 22:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:41 WEST.

Average sea temperature in August
Eiði, Faroe Islands

  • Average sea temperature in August: 11.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.3°C).

Average daylight in August
Eiði, Faroe Islands

  • Average daylight in August: 15h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 12min).