Ponta Delgada weather in October (Azores, Portugal)

Curious about the October weather in Ponta Delgada? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Ponta Delgada typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Ponta Delgada in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 143 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ponta Delgada climate page with graphs.

 

Ponta Delgada, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 143 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Portugal in October

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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 Ponta Delgada in October?

For visitors traveling to Ponta Delgada, 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 23°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 in October.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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