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Terceira Island in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Terceira Island in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
September could be a good time to visit Terceira Island, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +19°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in September. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 58 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Terceira Island has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Terceira Island in September

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

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +20°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +19°C.

Is Terceira Island warm or cold in September?

Terceira Island is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +20°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +17°C.

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

September is one of the warmest months in Terceira Island, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Terceira Island in September

Terceira Island weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+20°C+19°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+14°C+12°C+8°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+26°C+24°C
Rainfall
37 mm58 mm93 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%80%79%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
321
Cloudy days
141210
Rainy days
131620
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +20°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 37 mm to 58 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in August to 2 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 September, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Terceira Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 85 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Terceira Island?

This is the weather in Terceira Island in September 2023:
1 September
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+21°C
2 September
☀️
+21°C
3 September
☀️
+21°C
4 September
☁️
+20°C
5 September
☁️
+20°C
6 September
☁️
+20°C
7 September
☁️
+19°C
8 September
☁️
+19°C
9 September
☀️
+20°C
10 September
☀️
+20°C
11 September
☀️
+20°C
12 September
☀️
+21°C
13 September
☀️
+21°C
14 September
☁️
+20°C
15 September
☁️
+19°C
16 September
☁️
+19°C
17 September
☁️
+18°C
18 September
☀️
+20°C
19 September
☁️
+20°C
20 September
🌧️
+20°C
21 September
☁️
+19°C
22 September
☁️
+20°C
23 September
☀️
+20°C
24 September
☀️
+19°C
25 September
☀️
+20°C
26 September
☁️
+20°C
27 September
☁️
+20°C
28 September
🌧️
+19°C
29 September
🌧️
+20°C
30 September
☀️
+19°C
In September 2023 Terceira Island had 13 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Terceira Island in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Terceira Island?

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

Can you sunbathe in Terceira Island in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Terceira Island in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Terceira Island in September, 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.