Weather in January
January sees a chilly start to the year in
Vestmanna,
Faroe Islands, as expected during the winter season. It is colder compared to the upcoming month of
February, with a sea temperature normally at 7.5°C (45.5°F). The weather is mostly cloud-filled, with fewer sunny periods and bouts of rain and snow that are quite common during this period. The evenings are long and generally dark early on. As it is the coldest month of the year, travelers are advised to pack plenty of warm clothing.
Sea temperature
In Vestmanna, the average seawater temperature in January is 7.5°C (45.5°F).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 7.5°C (45.5°F) even if it's colder than 10°C (50°F); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 13°C (55.4°F) feels chilly.
Daylight
In Vestmanna, Faroe Islands, the average length of the day in January is 6h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:53 and sunset at 15:10. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:58 and sunset at 16:25 WET.
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