Hestur at a Glance
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Hestur
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Hestur
Visit Hestur in late spring to summer for the most reliable boat access, milder weather and active birdlife.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 8-12°C
Best time to visit Hestur for milder weather, birdlife and easier boat transfers from Streymoy; days are long but often windy.
Shoulder seasons
May & Sep · 4-10°C
Cool, changeable weather with fewer visitors-good for hiking if ferry schedules permit.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 2-7°C
Mild by latitude but frequently very windy and wet; crossings can be rough and some services reduced.
Weather & Climate near Hestur
Climate
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2626 mm/year), wettest in November.
Air Quality:
AQI 18
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
15°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 6° | -1° | 287 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.1h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 6° | -1° | 230 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.7h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 6° | -1° | 261 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 7° | 1° | 182 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 14.5h |
| May | Poor | 6° - 8° | 4° | 141 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 17.2h |
| June | Poor | 8° - 10° | 6° | 115 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.9h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 11° | 10° | 118 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 18.1h |
| August | Poor | 10° - 12° | 11° | 153 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.6h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 11° | 6° | 249 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 9° | 4° | 296 mm | overcast | 85% | 7.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 7° | 1° | 303 mm | overcast | 84% | 8.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 291 mm | overcast | 83% | 8.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.1h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Hestur
Hestur is a small island off the west coast of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands and is reached by sea. Regular car-and-passenger ferries operated by the Faroese public company (Strandfaraskip Landsins) sail between Streymoy (the ferry port at Gamlarætt, serving Tórshavn) and Hestur; check the Strandfaraskip Landsins timetable for departures. Once you arrive at Hestur’s harbour the island is small and can be explored on foot or by bicycle.
Tips for Visiting Hestur
- Plan visits in late spring-summer when ferry services and landing conditions are most reliable and seabirds are active; weather can make crossings difficult outside that season.
- Check the official Faroese ferry (Strandfaraskip Landsins) timetable before you go and allow extra time for weather-related changes - Hestur has limited, scheduled connections rather than frequent service.
- When on the island, head to the bird-cliff and coastal viewpoints rather than staying only in the small village; these are the main attractions and are reached on short walks from the harbour, so factor tide/wind into timing.