Ribeira Grande weather in October (Azores, Portugal)

How is October weather typically in Ribeira Grande? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Ribeira Grande typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Ribeira Grande in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ribeira Grande climate page with graphs.

 

Ribeira Grande, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 23°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ribeira Grande, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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