Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Azores for your holiday.
Climate Overview
11 °C to 26 °C
17 °C to 23 °C
0.98 – 4.76 in (6 – 14 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 17.2 °C (São Miguel) and 17.3 °C (Horta)
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Geographical location
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Nine larger and several smaller islands in the Atlantic form the Portuguese group of the Azores (Ilhas dos Açores). 850 miles west of mainland Europe, the islands cover a total area of 1400 square miles. The islands are about 1500 miles away from North American Newfoundland in Canada.
A total of 247,000 inhabitants live in the Azores; the economic centre is the 60 kilometre long main island of Sao Miguel.
The capital Ponta Delgada with the International Airport of the Azores is also located here. Consequently, all tourists arrive on the main island and can continue their journey from there.
On the island of Pico there is the volcano of the same name, Pico, which with a height of 2351 metres is the highest peak in Portugal.
The Azores lie on the so-called Mid-Atlantic Ridge directly on the border of the North American and Eurasian continental plate.
Climate in the Azores
The Azores have an oceanic subtropical climate with very little seasonal variation. This manifests itself in mild winters and not too hot summer months, as would otherwise be expected in subtropical areas. The humidity is relatively high, as the winds are carried over the open Atlantic and transport a corresponding amount of moisture.
The Azores are located much further north than the Canary Islands and therefore also differ climatically. From the end of September, foothills of low pressure areas and foothills of tropical storms will be felt in the Azores. However, the direct contact through tropical storms is absolutely rare and only occurs every 10 to 12 years. Winter in the Azores lasts from December to the beginning of April. The weather is difficult to predict at this time, both sunny, calm days and stormy rainy days are possible.
The inhabitants of the Azores often jokingly say that their days have sometimes four seasons, which mix themselves in the middle also still multicolored. It’s not quite that changeable, but you should be prepared for everything, especially in winter. Similar to Madeira Island, the Azores also enjoy mild daytime temperatures at Christmas time, in December the average is 17 °C during the day.
Best Time to Visit Azores: Overview
JanuaryJan WinterWinter mild but mostly wet and windyoft wet u. sehr windig | FebruaryFeb WinterWinter mild but mostly wet and windyoft wet u. sehr windig | MarchMar Suitable time to traveltime still unsteady weatherrecht unbest. Wetter | AprilApr Good time to traveltime mostly Pleasantmostly Pleasant climate on the Azores | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Azores | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Azores |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Azores | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Azores | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate on the Azores | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime mostly Pleasantmostly Pleasant climate on the Azores | NovemberNov Suitable time to traveltime increasingly wetzun. wet | DecemberDec WinterWinter mild but mostly wet and windyoft wet u. sehr windig |
When to visit the Azores?
The best time to travel in the Azores is undoubtedly July, August and September. Warm weather of 25 °C to 27 °C a day and around 19 °C at night is to be expected here. The low precipitation ensures a pleasant summer feeling, the water temperatures also climb up to 23 °C.
The mild values also allow wonderful hiking tours through the wonderful nature, it rarely gets unbearably hot. The fringe months of June and October are also very popular with active holidaymakers due to low low season prices.
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Azores) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Horta | May, June, July, August, and September |
| São Miguel | May, June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Azores
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Horta
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Azores
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Azores, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Horta (Azores)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 18° |
| Night Temperature | 12° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 13° |
| Water Temperature | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 4.41 | 3.9 | 3.15 | 2.44 | 2.2 | 1.89 | 1.38 | 2.09 | 3.54 | 4.17 | 4.53 | 4.49 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Horta is 17.3 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (22.2 °C)
Coldest month: February (13.6 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Horta is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 38.19 inch on 124 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Horta.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.9 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in São Miguel (Azores)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
| Night Temperature | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 15° | 13° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.31 | 3.66 | 3.11 | 2.91 | 2.44 | 1.14 | 0.98 | 1.5 | 3.86 | 3.15 | 4.76 | 4.06 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in São Miguel is 17.2 °C.Warmest month: August (22 °C)
Coldest month: February (14.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 34.88 inch on 120 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in São Miguel.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 3.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
The humid Atlantic climate provides for a species-rich and distinctive flora. The landscapes of the Azores are lush green and pale almost all year round in colourful splendour. Many travellers spend their holidays actively, embark on hiking tours through nature or explore the islands by bicycle.
We recommend a hiking tour on Sao Miguel to Lagoa do Fogo, a former volcanic crater, where a truly dreamlike atmosphere awaits you. The Azores are also known for their abundance of fish.
Diving tours give an exciting impression of the underwater world, various boat trips also give the possibility to experience the up to 38 different whale and dolphin species counted so far with a little luck at close range.
Popular Activities
São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch
Tours
from 76 $ »
Take in all the highlights of the western half of São Miguel Island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Salto do Cabrito Waterfall, Ribeira Grande, Mosteiros, and more.
Azores: Whale Watching and Islet Boat Tour
Tours
from 60 $ »
Join an exciting marine wildlife tour with biologists and naturalist guides, to see and learn more about whales, dolphins, turtles, fish, birds, and the marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands.
São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch
Tours
from 76 $ »
Discover the highlights of the eastern half of São Miguel Island, including Furnas, Santa Iria Lookout, Ribeira dos Caldeirões Waterfall, and the Northeast coast.
More attractions
Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Full-Day Tour with Lunch | Ponta Delgada: Furnas Hot Springs Night Tour with Dinner | Azores: Sete Cidades Scenic 4WD Tour from Ponta Delgada | São Miguel: Furnas Hot Springs at Night with Dinner | São Miguel Island: Full Day All-in-One Tour | Furnas Valley Full-Day Volcano and Tea Plantation Tour | Sao Miguel: Caldeiroes Canyoning Experience |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Horta (Station Matriz)
scattered clouds, 12.5 °CClouds: 40 % Wind: 18 mph NNO
Air Pressure: 1035 hPa Humidity: 80 %
Air Pressure: 1035 hPa Humidity: 80 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 09:44 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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| 13 °C to 13 °C | 13 °C to 14 °C | 13 °C to 14 °C | 13 °C to 14 °C | 14 °C to 14 °C | 13 °C to 14 °C |
| Clouds: 95 % | Clouds: 48 % | Clouds: 47 % | Clouds: 84 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| 0.01 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.28 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Portugal: Regions
Azores is part of the holiday destination Portugal. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Hottest Month
August: 26 °C
Day Temperature in Horta
August: 26 °CDay Temperature in Horta
Coldest Month
February: 11 °C
Night Temperature in Horta
February: 11 °CNight Temperature in Horta
Rainiest Month
November: 4.76 in
Rain in São Miguel
November: 4.76 inRain in São Miguel
Driest Month
July: 0.98 in
Rain in São Miguel
July: 0.98 inRain in São Miguel
Maximum Water Temperature
September: 23 °C
Water Temperature in Horta
September: 23 °CWater Temperature in Horta
Sunniest Month
August: 7.6 hours/day
Sunshine in Horta
August: 7.6 hours/daySunshine in Horta
Activities and Attractions
Azores: Vila Franca do Campo Islet Kayaking Experience
Tours
from 60 $ »
Sete Cidades: Half-Day ATV Quad Tour
Tours
from 87 $ »
São Miguel, Azores: Sete Cidades Half-Day Jeep Tour
Tours
from 43 $ »
Distances to Azores
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horta | 1640 mi | 2390 mi | 4800 mi |
| São Miguel | 1550 mi | 2570 mi | 4970 mi |
Where’s Azores?
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Azores: Experiences of our Visitors
Before breakfast rain and then always towards where the sky cleared up.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
The weather was often sunny, occasionally somewhat cloudy, never hot, sometimes windless, little rain, if, then rather early in the morning violent showers.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
4 seasons in one day is about right, depending on the respective island.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent