Best Time to Visit Azores
Best time to visit Azores: June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Azores
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Azores month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 57° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 63° | 57° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 61° | 53° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 63° | 56° | 5,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 58° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 72° | 63° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 75° | 66° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 69° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 66° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 72° | 65° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 67° | 61° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 57° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Azores is an island in Portugal. Azores is an island known for volcanic crater lakes and whale watching.
Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Azores with partly cloudy. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 65°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Azores is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 53°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Azores today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Azores right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:44 AM, Aug 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 79° / 68°
Light drizzle · 57% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 78° / 69°
Light drizzle · 63% rain · wind 7 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Azores?
Azores is an island in Portugal. Its coordinates are 37.7412, -25.6756. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Azores right now?
It is currently 67°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 76% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Azores?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Azores, which has a temperate climate. January, February and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Azores in?
Azores observes Atlantic/Azores (UTC+00:00). The local time is 2:44 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 2:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
