São Miguel, PortugalQuick decision
When to visit São Miguel?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–23°C in July
🌧 Least rain
46% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (56%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Caldeiras & Sete CidadesMay–Sep — volcanic lakes, hot springs, cozido cooked underground.
Whale watchingApr–Oct — resident sperm whales, dolphins, petrels.
Volcanic hikingMay–Sep — coastal trails, craters, laurel forests.
Tea & pineappleYear-round — Europe's only tea plantation, pineapple greenhouses.
Monthly climate data
São Miguel weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 13°C | 16°C | 56% | 4.6 | 8.3h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 12°C | 16°C | 52% | 4.2 | 9.2h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 12°C | 16°C | 53% | 3.7 | 10.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 13°C | 17°C | 59% | 4.0 | 11.7h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 14°C | 18°C | 63% | 3.7 | 12.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 16°C | 20°C | 50% | 2.7 | 13.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 23°C | 46% | 1.6 | 13.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 20°C | 24°C | 48% | 2.1 | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 19°C | 23°C | 53% | 2.5 | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 18°C | 21°C | 55% | 4.8 | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 15°C | 19°C | 52% | 4.3 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 13°C | 17°C | 53% | 5.2 | 8.2h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 58% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 48% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 53% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 16°C, 54% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 46% rainy days and 23°C.
January is the wettest month with 56% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 23°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.4/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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