Horta weather in October (Azores, Portugal)

How is October weather typically in Horta? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Horta during October, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C.

Precipitation

Horta in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 142 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 142 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in Portugal in October

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 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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