Horta weather in February (Azores, Portugal)

Can you expect sunny skies in Horta in February? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Horta during February, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 17°C at night.

Precipitation

Horta in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 94 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 29 km/h  

Sunshine 94 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 32%  

Where to go in Portugal in February

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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