Month guide · Horta, Portugal
Horta in April: weather and what to expect
The sea is still cool, around 16°C. In April, Horta averages highs of 17°C and lows of 15°C, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 1°C cooler than in May. Crowds in the Azores are medium.
Is April a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Horta in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through April
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month.
April in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in April 2027
- 25 Apr Freedom Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in April
Where is warm in April →| Place | High | Rain days | From Horta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,716 km |
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,711 km |
| Pontével, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,712 km |
| Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,710 km |
| Cartaxo, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,716 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.
How April is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandApril highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 45% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Horta in April
Is April a good time to visit Horta?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Horta in April?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 15°C. March averages 16°C and May 18°C.
Does it rain much in Horta in April?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 66 mm in total over the month.
Is Horta 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 Horta 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