Month guide · Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ponta Delgada in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Ponta Delgada averages highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C, with about 17 rainy days and 127 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 Ponta Delgada in October yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 17 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 Ponta Delgada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 1,469 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,457 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,459 km |
| Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,460 km |
| Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,469 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer October. Distances are in a straight line.
How October is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandOctober highs are 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Ponta Delgada in October
Is October a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 17 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ponta Delgada in October?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 18°C. September averages 23°C and November 19°C.
Does it rain much in Ponta Delgada in October?
About 17 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 127 mm in total over the month.
Is Ponta Delgada 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 Ponta Delgada in October?
About 11 h 17 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