Ribeira Grande weather in September (Azores, Portugal)

What does the weather outlook for Ribeira Grande look like in September? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

For September, the weather in Ribeira Grande is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 20°C.

Precipitation

Ribeira Grande in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 176 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Ribeira Grande. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ribeira Grande, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 25°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Portugal in September

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 25°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

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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