The Azores weather in October
Planning a journey to the Azores this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Azores in October?
The Azores is a region in Portugal. October in the Azores generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in São Roque do Pico at 21°C and warm in Santa Maria at 25°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Santa Maria and 19°C in São Roque do Pico.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 82 mm to high rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 116 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 143 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ponta Delgada. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at October's conditions in the Azores, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Azores's yearly weather, check out our the Azores climate page.
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Average weather in Ponta Delgada
In October Ponta Delgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Angra do Heroísmo
In October Angra do Heroísmo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Santa Maria Island
In October Santa Maria Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Horta
In October Horta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lajes
In October Lajes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit the Azores?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the Azores with overall pleasant weather in Ponta Delgada.
Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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