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° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 67° | 2,2 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
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 1.8 m.
- 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 66°F (19°C) in Azores with partly cloudy. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 62°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 14%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
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 slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 72°F is 5.2°F below the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Azores today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Azores right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:06 PM, Sep 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛈️ 75° / 67°
Thunderstorm with hail · 80% rain · wind 15 mph
🌦️ 72° / 64°
Drizzle · 45% rain · wind 13 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 66°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 77% 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 9:06 PM.
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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 September 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
