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Terceira Island in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Terceira Island in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Terceira Island in February 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
February could be a good time to visit Terceira Island, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +12°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in February. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 78 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • February is usually the coldest month of the year in Terceira Island;
  • February is usually the driest month of the year in Terceira Island

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Terceira Island has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Terceira Island in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Terceira Island for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +13°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +14°C.

Is Terceira Island warm or cold in February?

Terceira Island is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is the coldest month in Terceira Island, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Terceira Island in February

Terceira Island weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+13°C+12°C+13°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+4°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+18°C+19°C+20°C
Rainfall
79 mm78 mm81 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
79%78%79%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1021 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
121113
Rainy days
191717
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting colder in February. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 79 mm to 78 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Terceira Island in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Terceira Island is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Terceira Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 81 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Terceira Island wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Terceira Island?

This is the weather in Terceira Island in February 2023:
1 February
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+14°C
2 February
☀️
+13°C
3 February
☁️
+15°C
4 February
☁️
+16°C
5 February
☀️
+16°C
6 February
🌧️
+13°C
7 February
☁️
+11°C
8 February
☁️
+13°C
9 February
☁️
+13°C
10 February
☀️
+15°C
11 February
☁️
+13°C
12 February
☁️
+13°C
13 February
☀️
+13°C
14 February
☀️
+13°C
15 February
☁️
+14°C
16 February
☁️
+14°C
17 February
☁️
+15°C
18 February
☁️
+15°C
19 February
☁️
+15°C
20 February
☁️
+13°C
21 February
🌧️
+12°C
22 February
🌧️
+12°C
23 February
☁️
+12°C
24 February
☀️
+12°C
25 February
🌧️
+14°C
26 February
🌫️
+14°C
27 February
☀️
+12°C
28 February
🌧️
+14°C
In February 2023 Terceira Island had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Terceira Island climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Terceira Island in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+14°C) and the highest in 2017 (+18°C). The driest year was 1999 with only 487 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1425 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Terceira Island in February:

Is February a good time to visit Terceira Island?

It’s always a good time to visit Terceira Island, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Terceira Island in February?

February has mild temperatures in Terceira Island. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Terceira Island rainy in February?

Terceira Island is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Terceira Island in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Terceira Island in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Terceira Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Terceira Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.