Month guide · Azores · Portugal
Azores in October
What October is really like in Azores: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Mild with more showers and occasional Atlantic storms; quieter roads and lower prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Azores: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (25°C (77°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:51
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:06
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm seas in September, then more rain and storms; quieter and cheaper later in the season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Azores, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Pico Island
Mount Pico
Portugal's highest mountain is a near-perfect volcanic cone rising 2,351 metres from the sea.
- Time needed
- 7–8 hours return
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
Nature · Central São Miguel
Lagoa do Fogo
In peak summer, access to the viewpoints may be managed with parking limits or shuttles; check the latest arrangements locally.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
Nature · Ribeira Grande
Caldeira Velha
On the slopes below Lagoa do Fogo, a warm waterfall pours into a forest pool surrounded by giant ferns, with further thermal pools and a small interpretation centre in the nature reserve.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Sete Cidades
Ponta da Ferraria
Go around low tide, when the inlet is warmest; at high tide the sea water makes it much cooler.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Azores.
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 16°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Azores?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Azores in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Azores?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild with more showers and occasional Atlantic storms; quieter roads and lower prices.
+How warm is Azores in October?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Azores in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.