When is the best time to go to Horta
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Horta, Portugal. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Horta
Horta weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Horta are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 116mm | 3.3hrs | 10.8hrs | 16°C |
January is a damp month in Horta and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Horta for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Horta and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Horta with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 102mm | 3.7hrs | 11.7hrs | 16°C |
February in Horta is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Horta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Horta and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Horta with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 86mm | 4.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 16°C |
The weather in March in Horta is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Horta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Horta and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Horta with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 67mm | 5.5hrs | 14.1hrs | 16°C |
Horta's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horta.
April is in the spring in Horta and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Horta with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 58mm | 6.3hrs | 15.2hrs | 17°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Horta and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horta.
May is in the spring in Horta and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Horta with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 50mm | 6.2hrs | 10.8hrs | 19°C |
June in Horta is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Horta, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Horta and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Horta with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 37mm | 8hrs | 11.7hrs | 22°C |
July in Horta is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Horta, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Horta and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Horta with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 54mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 23°C |
The weather in August in Horta is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Horta, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Horta and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Horta with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 90mm | 6.4hrs | 14.1hrs | 23°C |
Horta's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Horta.
September is in the fall / autumn in Horta and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Horta with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 103mm | 5hrs | 15.2hrs | 21°C |
October is a damp month in Horta and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Horta.
October is in the fall / autumn in Horta and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Horta with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 117mm | 3.7hrs | 10.8hrs | 19°C |
November in Horta is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Horta for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Horta and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Horta with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 121mm | 3hrs | 11.7hrs | 17°C |
December in Horta is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Horta for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Horta and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Horta with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Horta weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 24.7°C 76.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 37mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 121mm 4.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
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