Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) vs Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea) has a higher monthly mean temperature than Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) in every month of the year.
| Key monthly differences | Tórshavn | Trobriand Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Warmest months (mean temperature) (°C) | August: 10.93 | December: 27.76 |
| Coolest months (mean temperature) (°C) | February: 4.75 | August: 26.22 |
| Months with the lowest daily rainfall average (mm/day) | April: 1.87 | November: 5.68 |
| Months with the most daily sunshine (hours/day) | June: 9.95 | November: 10.27 |
Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 15.29 °C (August); the largest is 22.97 °C (February).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 6.18 °C in Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) and 1.55 °C in Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) has a higher daily rainfall average in 0 months and Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea) in 12; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) has more average sunshine hours per day in 2 months and Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea) in 10; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Data and measurement guide
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
- Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) — Reference period: 2013–2023
- Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea) — Reference period: 2013–2023
Monthly climate data
Difference: Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea) minus Tórshavn (Faroe Islands)
Temperature °C
| Month | Tórshavn | Trobriand Islands | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.84 | 27.70 | 22.86 |
| Feb | 4.75 | 27.71 | 22.97 |
| Mar | 4.78 | 27.63 | 22.85 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 27.45 | 22.03 |
| May | 6.99 | 27.31 | 20.32 |
| Jun | 9.32 | 26.71 | 17.38 |
| Jul | 10.59 | 26.37 | 15.78 |
| Aug | 10.93 | 26.22 | 15.29 |
| Sep | 10.37 | 26.28 | 15.91 |
| Oct | 8.60 | 26.90 | 18.30 |
| Nov | 6.66 | 27.47 | 20.81 |
| Dec | 5.36 | 27.76 | 22.41 |
| ⌀ Month | 7.38 | 27.13 | 19.74 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Tórshavn | Trobriand Islands | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.52 | 8.67 | 7.15 |
| Feb | 3.83 | 8.69 | 4.86 |
| Mar | 6.04 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
| Apr | 8.40 | 8.60 | 0.20 |
| May | 9.49 | 9.05 | -0.44 |
| Jun | 9.95 | 8.23 | -1.72 |
| Jul | 8.58 | 8.67 | 0.09 |
| Aug | 8.61 | 9.26 | 0.65 |
| Sep | 5.93 | 9.20 | 3.27 |
| Oct | 4.04 | 9.78 | 5.74 |
| Nov | 2.19 | 10.27 | 8.07 |
| Dec | 0.60 | 9.97 | 9.36 |
| ⌀ Month | 5.77 | 9.09 | 3.32 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Tórshavn | Trobriand Islands | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.98 | 12.55 | 9.57 |
| Feb | 3.26 | 11.97 | 8.72 |
| Mar | 2.60 | 12.52 | 9.92 |
| Apr | 1.87 | 11.10 | 9.23 |
| May | 2.00 | 10.51 | 8.51 |
| Jun | 1.95 | 11.44 | 9.49 |
| Jul | 2.46 | 8.28 | 5.81 |
| Aug | 2.13 | 6.70 | 4.57 |
| Sep | 3.13 | 9.73 | 6.60 |
| Oct | 3.58 | 7.55 | 3.96 |
| Nov | 3.41 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
| Dec | 4.15 | 8.26 | 4.11 |
| ⌀ Month | 2.79 | 9.69 | 6.90 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Tórshavn | Trobriand Islands | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.73 | 0.00 | -3.73 |
| Feb | 4.37 | 0.00 | -4.37 |
| Mar | 3.07 | 0.00 | -3.07 |
| Apr | 2.00 | 0.00 | -2.00 |
| May | 0.60 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.15 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Nov | 1.16 | 0.00 | -1.16 |
| Dec | 4.12 | 0.00 | -4.12 |
| ⌀ Month | 1.60 | 0.00 | -1.60 |
