Horta Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Horta is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Horta remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 17°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Horta experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 844 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high rainfall, averaging 114 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 21 mm over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Horta Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Horta. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C in February to 23°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in July and August to 8 m/s in January and February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and thunder partly cloudy and rain partly cloudy and slight rainForecast for Horta
12 m/s
10 m/s
9 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Horta in Portugal
During the months of January, February, April, May, June, July, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in July, August, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 114 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.
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