Azores Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Azores, Portugal in April.

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Ponta Delgada Angra do Heroísmo Lajes das Flores Varadouro

Planning a trip to the Azores, Portugal this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Azores in April

The Azores, Portugal is a region in Portugal. April in the Azores generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in São Roque do Pico at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Santa Maria at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Santa Maria and 14°C (57°F) in São Roque do Pico.

For specific regional insights in the Azores, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Lagoa with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Ponta Delgada gets around 142 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the Azores by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Azores - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ponta Delgada)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Azores in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Azores.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Azores

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Azores, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Azores (April)

Precipitation variation in the Azores (April)

Ponta Delgada

In April Ponta Delgada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
142 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Ponta Delgada →

Angra do Heroísmo

In April Angra do Heroísmo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
good
very good
Climate in Angra do Heroísmo →

Lajes das Flores

In April Lajes das Flores generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
109 hours
131 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Lajes das Flores →

Varadouro

In April Varadouro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
good
very good
Climate in Varadouro →

Horta

In April Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
155 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Horta →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Azores in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponta Delgada 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Angra do Heroísmo 17°C (63°F) 15°C (59°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Lajes das Flores 17°C (63°F) 15°C (59°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Varadouro 17°C (63°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Horta 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Lajes 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

The Azores weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Azores, Portugal in April?

Expect good weather across the Azores, Portugal in April. The popular destination of Ponta Delgada averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Azores, Portugal in April?

Ponta Delgada averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does the Azores, Portugal get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Ponta Delgada averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for the Azores, Portugal.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Azores, Portugal?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Azores, Portugal with overall good weather in Ponta Delgada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and November offering mostly excellent weather in Ponta Delgada. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Azores.

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