Climate Insights for Horta Airport

The climate in Horta Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 822mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 114mm of rainfall. Horta Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, March, April, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Horta Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 23°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Horta Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 822mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 114mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28mm. That's 86mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Horta Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 33km/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 42km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 19km/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 39km/h in winter, 35km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 34km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Horta Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Horta Airport 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Horta Airport is during February, March, 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 61mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Horta Airport 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.