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Horta, the main town on Faial Island in the Azores, is a historic port known for its colorful marina and sailing traditions. It has long been a key stop for transatlantic yachts and is steeped in maritime culture. The town offers charming streets, historic buildings and stunning views of nearby Pico Island. Horta is also home to the famous Peter Café Sport, a legendary meeting point for sailors from around the world.
Language:
Portuguese
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
| Horta, Azores, Portugal Weather | ||||||||||||
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| Temperature (Fahrenheit) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 61 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 65 | 69 | 74 | 76 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 62 |
| Low | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 67 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 60 | 57 |
| Average | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 66 | 71 | 73 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 60 |
| Temperature (Celsius) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 |
| Low | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Average | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Precipitation | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Inches | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Centimeters | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| Humidity | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Percent | 84 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
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