Month guide · Madalena, Azores

Madalena in October: weather and what to expect

In October, Madalena averages highs of 20°C and lows of 18°C, with about 15 rainy days and 102 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C cooler than in September and 2°C warmer than in November. Crowds in the Azores are medium.

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

Average high Town-level20°CLow 18°C
Sea temperature Modelled21°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level15102 mm in total
Crowds RegionalMediumThe Azores as a whole

Is October a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 15 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through October

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

Highs fall about 2°C over the month. Nights below 15°C in about 1 in 2.

October in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureSeptemberOctoberNovember
Average high23°C20°C18°C
Average low21°C18°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)111513
Total rainfall63 mm102 mm88 mm
Daylight (mid-month)12 h 30 min11 h 16 min10 h 07 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in the Azores in October 2025: about 40% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in October 2027

  • 5 Oct Republic Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact11 h 16 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Madalena
Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo23°C91,702 km
Alhandra, Lisbon area22°C101,690 km
Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area22°C101,692 km
Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo22°C101,692 km
Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo22°C101,701 km

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

How October is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

October highs are 0.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Madalena in October

Is October a good time to visit Madalena?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 15 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Madalena in October?

Average highs are 20°C and lows 18°C. September averages 23°C and November 18°C.

Does it rain much in Madalena in October?

About 15 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 102 mm in total over the month.

Is Madalena 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 Madalena 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