São Jorge Island Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in São Jorge Island, Portugal in September.

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Velas Calheta

Considering a trip to São Jorge Island, Portugal this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in São Jorge Island in September

São Jorge Island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. September in São Jorge Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Velas.

For specific regional insights in São Jorge Island, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

September is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 61 mm (2.4 in) in Velas.

Explore São Jorge Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in São Jorge Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Velas)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October21°C (70°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in São Jorge Island in September

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

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 São Jorge Island

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in São Jorge Island, Portugal?

Temperature range in São Jorge Island (September)

Precipitation variation in São Jorge Island (September)

Velas

In September Velas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Velas →

Calheta

In September Calheta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Calheta →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in São Jorge Island, in Portugal.

In our records: Portugal September extremes

Notable September records observed across cities in Portugal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest September day in Portugal brought 300 mm (12 in) in Santa Maria Island on September 22, 1982.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in São Jorge Island in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velas 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Calheta 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

São Jorge Island weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Jorge Island, Portugal in September?

In September, São Jorge Island, Portugal generally has excellent weather conditions. Velas sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in São Jorge Island, Portugal in September?

Average temperatures in São Jorge Island, Portugal during September range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Velas.

Does São Jorge Island, Portugal get a lot of rain in September?

Not particularly. Velas averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for São Jorge Island, Portugal.

Is September a Good Time to Visit São Jorge Island, Portugal?

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to São Jorge Island, Portugal. Typically, the climate in Velas is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit São Jorge Island, Portugal is in June, July, August, September, October and November with generally excellent weather in Velas. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have good weather conditions.

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