Month guide · Arrifes, Portugal
Arrifes in October: weather and what to expect
The sea is around 21°C, warm enough for most swimmers. In October, Arrifes averages highs of 20°C and lows of 17°C, with about 17 rainy days and 127 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in September and 2°C warmer than in November. Crowds in the Azores are medium.
Is October a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Arrifes in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 17 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through October
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 2°C over the month.
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 Arrifes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 1,471 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,459 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,461 km |
| Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,462 km |
| Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,471 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Arrifes in October
Is October a good time to visit Arrifes?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 17 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Arrifes in October?
Average highs are 20°C and lows 17°C. September averages 22°C and November 17°C.
Does it rain much in Arrifes in October?
About 17 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 127 mm in total over the month.
Is Arrifes 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 Arrifes in October?
About 11 h 17 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