Santa Maria Island weather in September (Azores, Portugal)

Will it be warm or cold in Santa Maria Island this September? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Maria Island is usually perfect in September, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Precipitation

Santa Maria Island in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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 September

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Portugal in September

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

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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