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Koltur

Island

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.

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Koltur essentials

Address: Koltur (Koltur Island), Streymoy area, Faroe Islands
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About Koltur

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.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Koltur

Best visited in late spring through summer when conditions are mildest and transport/services are most reliable.

Summer (best access)
May-September · 8-14°C
Mildest period with the best chance of calmer weather and ferry access; good for hiking and outdoor time.
Shoulder seasons
April, October · 4-10°C
Cool and changeable weather with fewer visitors; weather can be wet and winds pick up at times.
Winter (limited access)
November-March · 0-6°C
Cold, wet and often windy with reduced transport schedules and fewer services - not ideal for casual visits.

Weather & Climate near Koltur

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 (2544 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 17 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° - 7° 5° 278 mm overcast 82% 7.8 m/s 0.0 low 6.1h
February Poor 3° - 6° 0° 224 mm overcast 82% 7.8 m/s 0.0 low 8.7h
March Poor 3° - 6° 0° 253 mm overcast 82% 7.5 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Poor 4° - 7° 1° 175 mm overcast 83% 6.9 m/s 0.5 low 14.5h
May Poor 6° - 9° 4° 135 mm overcast 84% 5.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 17.2h
June Poor 8° - 10° 6° 111 mm overcast 87% 5.5 m/s 1.1 high 18.9h
July Acceptable 10° - 12° 11° 113 mm overcast 90% 5.2 m/s 1.0 high 18.1h
August Poor 10° - 12° 11° 147 mm overcast 89% 5.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 15.6h
September Poor 9° - 11° 10° 240 mm overcast 88% 6.4 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor 7° - 10° 5° 287 mm overcast 85% 7.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.8h
November Poor 5° - 8° 2° 298 mm overcast 84% 7.4 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
December Poor 4° - 7° 1° 283 mm overcast 83% 7.6 m/s 0.0 low 5.1h