Risin og Kellingin
Risin og Kellingin is a stack in the Faroe Islands. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is around June, which has the lowest average rainfall at about 96 mm. Temperatures are mild throughout the year, ranging from an average of 4 °C in the winter months to 11 °C in August. Rainfall is highest in October with about 306 mm and January with about 302 mm.
To reach the site, travelers can fly into Vágar Airport, which is 30 km away. The stack is located 39 km from the capital, Tórshavn. Nearby locations include Slættaratindur, which is 5.5 km away, and Cape Enniberg, located 28.5 km from the site. Other nearby sights include Sørvágsvatn, the Nordic House in the Faroe Islands, and Tórshavn Cathedral.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 11 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 302 | 240 | 271 | 177 | 128 | 96 | 105 | 150 | 233 | 306 | 290 | 277 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
