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Horta weather in October (Azores, Portugal)

How is the weather in Horta in October? 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, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C.

Horta in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in Portugal in October

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

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 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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