Month guide · Ribeira Grande (Horta), Azores
Ribeira Grande (Horta) in October: weather and what to expect
In October, Ribeira Grande (Horta) averages highs of 20°C and lows of 18°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 Ribeira Grande (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 2.
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 Ribeira Grande |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 1,717 km |
| Alhandra, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,706 km |
| Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon area | 22°C | 10 | 1,707 km |
| Carregado, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,707 km |
| Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 22°C | 10 | 1,716 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 Ribeira Grande (Horta) in October
Is October a good time to visit Ribeira Grande (Horta)?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 15 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ribeira Grande (Horta) in October?
Average highs are 20°C and lows 18°C. September averages 22°C and November 18°C.
Does it rain much in Ribeira Grande (Horta) in October?
About 15 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 101 mm in total over the month.
Is Ribeira Grande (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 Ribeira Grande (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