Month guide · Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo in October: weather and what to expect
October is the last month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Angra do Heroísmo. The sea is around 21°C, warm enough for most swimmers. In October, Angra do Heroísmo averages highs of 21°C and lows of 19°C, with about 15 rainy days and 100 mm of rain. Crowds in the Azores are medium.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Angra do Heroísmo in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 15 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through October
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 2°C over the month. Nights below 15°C in about 1 in 3.
October in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in October 2027
- 5 Oct Republic Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in October
Where is warm in October →| Place | High | Rain days | From Angra do Heroísmo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 1,588 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,576 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,577 km |
| Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,578 km |
| Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,587 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Angra do Heroísmo in October
Is October a good time to visit Angra do Heroísmo?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 15 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Angra do Heroísmo in October?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 19°C. September averages 23°C and November 18°C.
Does it rain much in Angra do Heroísmo in October?
About 15 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 100 mm in total over the month.
Is Angra do Heroísmo busy in October?
In October 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 40% 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 October?
About 11 h 16 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