Month guide · Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

Angra do Heroísmo in April: weather and what to expect

In April, Angra do Heroísmo averages highs of 17°C and lows of 15°C, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 1°C cooler than in May. Crowds in the Azores are medium.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level17°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1164 mm in total
Crowds RegionalMediumThe Azores as a whole

Is April a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Angra do Heroísmo in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 11 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through April

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 1°C over the month.

April in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high16°C17°C18°C
Average low14°C15°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)131110
Total rainfall84 mm64 mm57 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 53 min13 h 10 min14 h 15 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in the Azores in April 2025: about 45% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in April 2027

  • 25 Apr Freedom Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 10 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Angra do Heroísmo
Benavente, Alentejo20°C91,593 km
Samora Correia, Alentejo20°C91,588 km
Pontével, Alentejo20°C91,589 km
Azambuja, Lisbon area20°C91,587 km
Cartaxo, Alentejo20°C91,593 km

The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.

How April is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

April highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 55% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Angra do Heroísmo in April

Is April a good time to visit Angra do Heroísmo?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 11 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Angra do Heroísmo in April?

Average highs are 17°C and lows 15°C. March averages 16°C and May 18°C.

Does it rain much in Angra do Heroísmo in April?

About 11 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 64 mm in total over the month.

Is Angra do Heroísmo busy in April?

In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 45% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Angra do Heroísmo in April?

About 13 h 10 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology