Santa Maria weather in October (Azores, Portugal)

Curious about the October weather in Santa Maria? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Santa Maria the weather in October is generally perfect, 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.

Santa Maria in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 162 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, 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 climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Maria, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

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 Santa Maria in October?

For visitors traveling to Santa Maria, 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 in October.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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