Koltur
Island Small Grass-covered Faroe Island near Streymoy
A small island west of Streymoy in the Faroes, Koltur has abandoned settlements, grassy slopes and sheep pastures; visitors arrive by boat for short hikes, seabird observation and a sense of remote island life.
Koltur is a small island in the Faroe Islands, lying west of Streymoy and forming part of the archipelago’s inner island group. It is sparsely populated and noted for its pastoral landscape.
Koltur has long been used for grazing and small-scale farming by Faroese communities; population levels have been low for much of the 20th and 21st centuries and ownership and land use have been managed through local community arrangements.
Koltur sits off the west coast of Streymoy in the central Faroe Islands, reachable by boat from nearby villages on Streymoy and within the broader island cluster administered from Tórshavn.
- Access and services: The island is small, with very limited accommodation and services; visits are typically made from Streymoy by private boat or organised excursions.
Best Time to Visit Koltur #
Best visited in late spring through summer when conditions are mildest and transport/services are most reliable.
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Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2544 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (278 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (224 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (253 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 11°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (240 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (287 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (298 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (283 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
