Santa Maria Island weather in October (Azores, Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Santa Maria Island during October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Maria Island during October is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 20°C.

Precipitation

Santa Maria Island in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 162 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Santa Maria Island, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 162 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Santa Maria Island, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Maria Island.

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