Portugal
Azores Weather & Climate
Volcanic calderas, whale watching and Europe's most dramatic mid-ocean island group
23°C
Max sea
24°C
Max air
August
Best month
29mm
Driest month
Volcanic calderas, whale watching and Europe's most dramatic mid-ocean island group
The Azores are nine Portuguese volcanic islands in the middle of the North Atlantic, roughly equidistant from Lisbon and New York, and they are unlike anywhere else in Europe. São Miguel — 'the Green Island' — has the dramatic calderas of Sete Cidades and Furnas, where hot springs and geysers bubble beside a volcanic lake and you can cook a traditional cozido stew underground. Faial has a caldera that last erupted in 1957 and a marina that was historically a transatlantic yacht waypoint. The whale watching in the Azores is among the world's best — sperm whales, blue whales and various dolphin species are resident here year-round.
When to go: May to September is the most reliable weather period. July and August are warmest. Whale watching is excellent April to October.
The best months to visit Azores are August. Peak season is August with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 17°C | 131mm | 3 | 30 |
| Feb | 15°C | 16°C | 112mm | 4 | 29 |
| Mar | 15°C | 16°C | 87mm | 4 | 27 |
| Apr | 16°C | 16°C | 66mm | 5 | 24 |
| May | 18°C | 17°C | 55mm | 7 | 22 |
| Jun | 20°C | 19°C | 41mm | 8 | 19 |
| Jul | 23°C | 21°C | 29mm | 8 | 17 |
| Aug | 24°C | 22°C | 33mm | 8 | 17 |
| Sep | 23°C | 23°C | 64mm | 7 | 18 |
| Oct | 20°C | 22°C | 107mm | 5 | 22 |
| Nov | 18°C | 20°C | 122mm | 4 | 26 |
| Dec | 16°C | 18°C | 139mm | 3 | 29 |
The best time to visit Azores is August. Peak season is August when temperatures reach 24°C with very little rain. May to September is the most reliable weather period. July and August are warmest. Whale watching is excellent April to October.
Sea temperatures in Azores range from 16°C in February to 23°C in September. The sea is warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Azores average 15°C with sea temperatures of 17°C. Conditions are milder in winter.
The driest month is July with 29mm. The wettest month sees 139mm. Azores receives 986mm annually.
Cool and cool seas. Moderate rainfall (131mm). UV 3.
Cool and cool seas. Moderate rainfall (112mm). UV 4.
Cool and cool seas. Some rain (87mm). UV 4.
Cool and cool seas. Some rain (66mm). UV 5.
Cool and cool seas. Very little rain (55mm). UV 7.
Mild and refreshing seas. Very little rain (41mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Mild and refreshing seas. Very little rain (29mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Very little rain (33mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (64mm). UV 7.
Mild and warm seas. Moderate rainfall (107mm). UV 5.
Cool and refreshing seas. Moderate rainfall (122mm). UV 4.
Cool and refreshing seas. Moderate rainfall (139mm). UV 3.
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