Vila do Porto Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Vila do Porto, Azores, Portugal)

The Azores archipelago is known for its changeable climate, and you may see substantial temperature fluctuations from one day to the next, or from one specific location to the next. Geographical variations depend a great deal on which way the winds are blowing on a particular day.

Overall, the subtropical climate of Vila do Porto is comfortable throughout the year and tourists can expect to enjoy relatively warm weather, especially at the beach. Daytime highs range from 20°C / 68°F to 25°C / 77°F from June to August, which is the most popular season to visit Santa Maria. The top of Pico Alto is chilly in the evenings, and a sweater or light jacket is may be needed for evening wear between October and February.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

The warm summer months are also the driest. Santa Maria is the first island in the archipelago to see the cool season rains set in. From October to February, average monthly rainfall more than doubles that seen in the dry, summer months. During this season, Pico Alto sees the greatest volume of rain, so it's important to take an umbrella along if planning a trip to the peak.

The Azores weather system is named after this chain of islands, but actually has more of an effect on climate patterns in Europe and Africa than it does in Vila Do Porto. A pocket of high pressure is anchored here throughout most of the year, and accounts for the arid conditions in the Mediterranean and down into the Sahara Desert. During the cool season, the system moves south of the Azores archipelago and makes room for lower-pressure systems across Portugal and Spain.

Vila Do Porto Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	17°C / 63°F	4°C / 39°F
February	18°C / 64°F	5°C / 41°F
March	18°C / 64°F	5°C / 41°F
April	19°C / 66°F	6°C / 43°F
May	20°C / 68°F	8°C / 46°F
June	22°C / 72°F	10°C / 50°F
July	23°C / 73°F	12°C / 54°F
August	23°C / 73°F	12°C / 54°F
September	24°C / 75°F	11°C / 52°F
October	23°C / 73°F	9°C / 48°F
November	20°C / 68°F	6°C / 43°F
December	18°C / 64°F	3°C / 37°F