Month guide · Horta, Portugal

Horta in November: weather and what to expect

In November, Horta averages highs of 18°C and lows of 17°C, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in October and 1°C warmer than in December. Crowds in the Azores are low.

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

Average high Town-level18°CLow 17°C
Sea temperature Modelled19°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1386 mm in total
Crowds RegionalLowThe Azores as a whole

Is November a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Horta in November yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 13 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through November

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

Highs fall about 2°C over the month.

November in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureOctoberNovemberDecember
Average high21°C18°C17°C
Average low19°C17°C15°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)151316
Total rainfall101 mm86 mm124 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 16 min10 h 07 min9 h 30 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in the Azores in November 2025: about 15% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in November 2027

  • 1 Nov All Saints' Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact10 h 07 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Horta
Rosto de Cão, Azores19°C13276 km
Ribeira Seca (Ribeira Grande), Azores19°C13282 km
Mosteiros, Azores19°C14255 km
Ponta Delgada, Azores19°C14273 km
Lagoa (Azores), Azores19°C13281 km

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

How November is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

November highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and November rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in November went from 7.3 to 8.0 a year on average.

Questions about Horta in November

Is November 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 November?

Average highs are 18°C and lows 17°C. October averages 21°C and December 17°C.

Does it rain much in Horta in November?

About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 86 mm in total over the month.

Is Horta busy in November?

In November 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 November?

About 10 h 07 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