Month guide · Horta, Portugal
Horta in February: weather and what to expect
In February, Horta is among the 100 warmest of 759 towns in Portugal. The sea is still cool, around 16°C. In February, Horta averages highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm of rain. Crowds in the Azores are low.
Is February a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Horta in February yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 13 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through February
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 3.
February in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in February 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in February
Where is warm in February →| Place | High | Rain days | From Horta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Franca do Campo, Azores | 17°C | 13 | 294 km |
| Maia (Azores), Azores | 16°C | 13 | 294 km |
| Rosto de Cão, Azores | 16°C | 13 | 276 km |
| Ribeira Seca (Ribeira Grande), Azores | 16°C | 13 | 282 km |
| Ribeira Grande, Azores | 16°C | 13 | 283 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer February. Distances are in a straight line.
How February is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandFebruary highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Horta in February
Is February a good time to visit Horta?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Horta in February?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 14°C. January averages 16°C and March 16°C.
Does it rain much in Horta in February?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 81 mm in total over the month.
Is Horta busy in February?
In February 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 15% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Horta in February?
About 10 h 44 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