Azores, Portugal
Candelária
Candelária is a village in Azores, Portugal, close to the sea. It has a population of about 976 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population976
Local time14:53
37.82° N, 25.82° WElevation 109 mUTC+0 · Azores Summer Time
Postal codes9555-012, 9555-013 …October: high / low22° / 17°
Rain this month119mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Candelária at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:59 · 18:5810 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:56Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in August
Coolest month12°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
166 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
30 mm of rain
Warmest sea23°C
August
Monuments nearby6+
within 15 km
Weather in Candelária
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 72%
Today22 Oct23°18°0.8 mm
Fri23 Oct23°17°
Sat24 Oct23°19°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct23°19°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct23°16°6.1 mm
Tue27 Oct19°15°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct22°16°1 mm
Thu29 Oct22°15°11.3 mm
Fri30 Oct18°14°
Sat31 Oct18°14°1.5 mm
When to go to Candelária
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 56 | 55 | 58 | 63 | 74 | 78 | 88 | 86 | 68 | 64 | 63 | 57 |
| High | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 17° |
| Low | 13° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 111 | 102 | 114 | 86 | 84 | 47 | 30 | 56 | 109 | 119 | 138 | 166 |
| Wet days | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| Sea | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° |
What's on in Candelária
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Candelária
Outdoors around Candelária
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Parque de Campismo das Sete CidadesCamp sites
0.6 kmPonta da FerrariaHot springs & thermal baths
1.9 kmEscola de Escalada da FerrariaClimbing
2 kmTermas da FerrariaHot springs & thermal baths
2.1 kmBoca do Inferno ViewpointViewpoints
3.2 kmMiradouro Do Pico Do PaulViewpoints
4.4 kmSeason Challenge diving centerDive site
16 kmNature around Candelária
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Portugal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Candelária
Earthquakes around Candelária
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195025magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record23within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3Santa Bárbara 53 km ↗2007 · 120 km
6.1Santa Bárbara 62 km ↗2007 · 130 km
5.9Santa Bárbara 56 km ↗1959 · 133 km
5.9Água Retorta 29 km ↘2013 · 83 km
Tropical storms · Candelária
Towns and villages around Candelária
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lomba da Cruz0 kmSocorro2.4 kmFeteiras3.5 kmGinetes4 kmSete Cidades5 kmSeara5.7 kmVárzea5.8 kmCerrado das Ereiras6.3 kmMosteiros8.5 kmSanta Bárbara9.2 kmPilar9.7 kmSenhora d’Ajuda10 kmAmoreiras10 kmBretanha10 kmSenhora dos Remédios10 kmSanto António11 kmPico Vermelho11 kmRelva11 kmArrifes12 kmSenhora da Saúde12 kmMilagres12 kmCapelas12 kmSão Vicente Ferreira13 kmSenhora da Piedade14 kmRamalho14 kmFajã de Cima14 km
Candelária from above
Around Candelária28 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lagoa AzulNature6.3 kmLagoa RasaNature5.8 kmLagoa das EmpadadasNature6.1 kmLagoa das ÉguasNature5.6 kmBaixa das FeteirasNature5.2 kmBaixa da Trombeta, AzoresNature6.1 kmIlhéu de São RoqueNature18 kmBaixa da NegraNature13 kmÁgua de PauMountain29 kmSete Cidades MassifMountain6.8 kmPico da Cruz, AzoresMountain6.9 kmCaldeira do AlferesMountain5.8 kmPico do BoiMountain8.8 kmSerra GordaMountain12 kmSeason Challenge diving centerDive site16 kmPonta da Ferraria LighthouseMonument5.0 kmSanta Clara LighthouseMonument15 kmIgreja Paroquial de RemédiosMonument10 kmChurch of Nossa Senhora da ApresentaçãoMonument11 kmChurch of Nossa Senhora da SaúdeMonument12 kmPalácio de Sant'AnaMonument15 kmPonta DelgadaFerry port16 kmArrifesPlace12 kmRabo de PeixePlace21 kmFajã de BaixoPlace16 kmSão RoquePlace17 kmPico da PedraPlace18 kmFajã de CimaPlace14 km
Postal codes
9555-0129555-0139555-0149555-0159555-0169555-0179555-0189555-0199555-0209555-0219555-0229555-0239555-0249555-0259555-0319555-0339555-0409555-0419555-047
Getting to Candelária
João Paulo II AirportPDL
13 kmSanta Maria AirportSMA
110 kmLajes AirportTER
153 kmPonta DelgadaFerry port
16 kmPlaces near Candelária
Places with a climate like Candelária
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Candelária?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Candelária.
What is the hottest month in Candelária?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Candelária?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Candelária?
December is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Candelária?
The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C and coolest in March at about 16°C.
What is the postal code of Candelária?
Candelária has 19 postal codes: 9555-012, 9555-013, 9555-014, 9555-015, 9555-016, 9555-017, 9555-018, 9555-019, 9555-020, 9555-021, 9555-022, 9555-023 ….