Horta weather in February (Azores, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Horta during February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Horta the weather in February is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Horta in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 94 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, February is one of the better months to visit Horta. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Horta, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 29 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 94 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 32%  

Where to go in Portugal in February

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in February 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 February?

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 16°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 February.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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