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Horta weather in April (Azores, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Horta in April? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Horta, April is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Horta in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Horta climate page with graphs.

 

Horta, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Portugal in April

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Horta in April?

For visitors traveling to Horta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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