Month guide · Rabo de Peixe, Portugal

Rabo de Peixe in October: weather and what to expect

In October, Rabo de Peixe averages highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C, with about 17 rainy days and 125 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-level21°CLow 18°C
Sea temperature Modelled21°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level17125 mm in total
Crowds RegionalMediumThe Azores as a whole

Is October a good time to visit?

Good for

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

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 17 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°C21°C18°C
Average low20°C18°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)131713
Total rainfall72 mm125 mm97 mm
Daylight (mid-month)12 h 29 min11 h 17 min10 h 10 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 17 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Rabo de Peixe
Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo23°C91,460 km
Alhandra, Lisbon area22°C101,448 km
Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area22°C101,450 km
Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo22°C101,460 km
Pontével, Oeste e Vale do Tejo22°C91,463 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 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and October rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).

Questions about Rabo de Peixe in October

Is October a good time to visit Rabo de Peixe?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 17 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Rabo de Peixe in October?

Average highs are 21°C and lows 18°C. September averages 23°C and November 18°C.

Does it rain much in Rabo de Peixe in October?

About 17 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 125 mm in total over the month.

Is Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe 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