Climate Insights for Graciosa Airport

Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores, Portugal

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
February
14°C low
Wettest
January
118mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Graciosa Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 764mm of precipitation falls per year. Graciosa Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Graciosa 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.

Temperature

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

Graciosa 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 22°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 3°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: 118mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Mar Precipitation: 53mm Apr Precipitation: 66mm May Precipitation: 62mm Jun Precipitation: 36mm Jul Precipitation: 31mm Aug Precipitation: 42mm Sep Precipitation: 52mm Oct Precipitation: 63mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Dec Precipitation: 98mm
Precipitation

Graciosa Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 764mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 118mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31mm. That's 87mm less than January, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Graciosa Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

84 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Graciosa Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Graciosa 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. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 108mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 189mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 16°
Feb 15°
Mar 15°
Apr 15°
May 17°
Jun 19°
Jul 21°
Aug 22°
Sep 22°
Oct 20°
Nov 18°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Graciosa Airport is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 14°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 Graciosa 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C
17 °C
9 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
17 °C
7 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
21 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
18 °C
9 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
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