Borðoy | TravelDojo

Borðoy is an island in the Norðoyar (Northern Islands) group of the Faroe Islands, in the North Atlantic. It is the location of the archipelago’s second-largest town, Klaksvík.

The island features steep coastal cliffs, sheltered fjords and small settlements focused on fishing and maritime activity. Road connections and short sea crossings link it to neighbouring islands in the northern Faroes.

Settled in the Norse period, Borðoy’s economy has long been centred on fishing and fish processing, with modern services concentrated in Klaksvík. The island sits within the rugged, oceanic landscape typical of the Faroes and is part of the autonomous territory of Denmark.

Borðoy lies in the northeast of the Faroe archipelago and forms part of the Norðoyar administrative region, with Klaksvík as the island’s principal harbour and transport hub.

Main town: Home to Klaksvík, the Faroe Islands' second-largest town, which serves as the island's main service and fishing centre.

How to Get to Borðoy #

Borðoy is one of the northern islands of the Faroe Islands and is home to the town of Klaksvík. The island is connected to Streymoy (and Tórshavn) by the Norðoyatunnilin road tunnel, so you can drive from Tórshavn to Klaksvík on Borðoy (the tunnel link makes the journey direct by car and typically takes under an hour depending on exact start point).

Once on Borðoy, local roads connect villages and hiking starting points; Klaksvík is the main transport hub with boat and bus links for island travel.

Tips for Visiting Borðoy #

Use Klaksvík as your base on Borðoy-it's the island's main town and harbour, and most services and trip departures are located there.
Plan outdoor activities for late spring and summer when hiking and birdwatching conditions are best; outside the main town, services are sparse so arrange accommodations and transport in advance.

Best Time to Visit Borðoy #

Borðoy is best visited in summer (June-August) when the weather is mildest and daylight is longest for outdoor activities.

Summer (best)

June-August · ~8-12°C

Mildest weather and the most stable conditions for hiking, birdwatching and coastal drives; long daylight hours help exploration.

Winter

December-February · ~0-7°C

Cold, windy and often wet with shorter daylight; sea and weather can be harsh and some ferry services or roads may be affected.

Shoulder seasons

April-May & September-October · ~5-10°C

Quieter than summer with variable weather; good for experienced hikers who expect rapidly changing conditions.

Weather & Climate near Borðoy #

Climate

Borðoy's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2949 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit

JulyJuneAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

15°

Warmest Month

-3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (319 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

1° – 4°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

319 mm

Rainfall

9.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

5.8h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (258 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

1° – 4°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

258 mm

Rainfall

9.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (306 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

1° – 5°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

306 mm

Rainfall

9.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.2

UV Index

Low

11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (215 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 6°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

215 mm

Rainfall

8.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.4

UV Index

Low

14.6h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

5° – 8°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

162 mm

Rainfall

6.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

17.5h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

7° – 10°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

128 mm

Rainfall

6.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.0

UV Index

High

19.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 11°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

9° – 11°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

128 mm

Rainfall

6.2 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

18.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

9° – 12°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

167 mm

Rainfall

6.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

15.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (273 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

7° – 10°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

273 mm

Rainfall

7.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.3

UV Index

Low

12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (330 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

5° – 8°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

330 mm

Rainfall

8.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (341 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

3° – 6°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

341 mm

Rainfall

9.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (322 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

1° – 5°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

322 mm

Rainfall

9.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

4.7h daylight

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