Month guide · Horta, Portugal
Horta in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Horta averages highs of 21°C and lows of 19°C, with about 15 rainy days and 101 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 Horta 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 Horta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 1,711 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,699 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,700 km |
| Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,701 km |
| Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,710 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 0.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Horta in October
Is October a good time to visit Horta?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 15 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Horta in October?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 19°C. September averages 23°C and November 18°C.
Does it rain much in Horta in October?
About 15 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 101 mm in total over the month.
Is Horta 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 Horta 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