Weather in February in The Azores
Planning a getaway to the Azores this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Azores in February?
The Azores is a region in Portugal. February in the Azores generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Ponta Delgada at 17°C and pleasant in Horta at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Horta and 13°C in Ponta Delgada. Even if February is considered the coolest month, there are areas in the Azores that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 57 mm to high rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 102 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 105 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ponta Delgada. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in the Azores for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Azores climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in the Azores?
Ponta Delgada
In February Ponta Delgada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Angra do Heroísmo
In February Angra do Heroísmo 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.
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Horta
In February Horta 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.
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Lajes
In February 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.
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Santa Maria
In February Santa Maria 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.
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Is February the best time to visit the Azores?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ponta Delgada, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Azores.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and November offering mostly perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be unpleasant.
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