Skansin
Skansin is a fortress in Tórshavn that dates back to 1580. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the Faroe Islands and ranks 9th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is located in the capital, Tórshavn. The nearest airport is Vágar Airport, which is 27 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the fortress with visits to nearby Tinganes, Tórshavn Cathedral, or the Nordic House in the Faroe Islands. Other sites within 7 km include Kirkjubøargarður and Magnus Cathedral.
June is the warmest month with an average temperature of 9 °C and the least rainfall at 80 mm. The wettest months are October and January, which see about 224 mm and 222 mm of rain respectively. Temperatures throughout the year range from an average of 4 °C in February to 11 °C in August.
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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 222 | 166 | 193 | 129 | 94 | 80 | 95 | 127 | 174 | 224 | 209 | 194 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
