Weather in April in The Azores
Planning a trip to the Azores this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Azores in April?
The Azores 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 to pleasant in Santa Maria at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Santa Maria and 14°C in São Roque do Pico.For specific regional insights in the Azores, 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 to moderate rainfall in Lagoa with 85 mm.Average sunshine
The city Ponta Delgada usually sees around 142 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Azores climate page.
Where to go in the Azores in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Azores?
Ponta Delgada
In April Ponta Delgada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Angra do Heroísmo
In April Angra do Heroísmo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Horta
In April Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Lajes
In April Lajes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Santa Maria
In April Santa Maria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Azores, in Portugal.
Is April the best time to visit the Azores?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Azores with overall tolerable weather in Ponta Delgada.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and November offering mostly perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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