Climate Insights for Furnas

Povoação, Azores, Portugal

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
February
12°C low
Wettest
December
102mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Furnas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 774mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Furnas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 13° Feb Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Mar Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 13° Apr Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13° May Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jun Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 17° Jul Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 19° Aug Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Sep Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20° Oct Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 18° Nov Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Dec Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Furnas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 25°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 84mm Feb Precipitation: 56mm Mar Precipitation: 57mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm May Precipitation: 70mm Jun Precipitation: 47mm Jul Precipitation: 24mm Aug Precipitation: 40mm Sep Precipitation: 51mm Oct Precipitation: 86mm Nov Precipitation: 83mm Dec Precipitation: 102mm
Precipitation

Furnas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 774mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 102mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 24mm. That's 78mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed

Furnas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 25km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Furnas, which began on March 20, 2026. Furnas is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 242mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 14°
Mar 14°
Apr 15°
May 17°
Jun 19°
Jul 22°
Aug 23°
Sep 22°
Oct 19°
Nov 17°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Furnas is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Furnas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C
16 °C
25 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
16 °C
23 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
16 °C
24 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
17 °C
24 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
19 °C
21 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
21 °C
24 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
19 °C
24 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
17 °C
26 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
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