Island in Portugal

Azores Travel Guide

Azores travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 69°F now🕔 11:22 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Summary

Azores is an island in Portugal. Azores is an island known for volcanic crater lakes and whale watching.

Right now it is 69°F (20°C) in Azores with mainly clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 68°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 63%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 3.4°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Azores today at 8.8/10. 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.

Map of Azores

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 37°44′28.3″N 25°40′32.2″W (37.7412, -25.6756)

Weather in Azores right now

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69°F
Mainly clear · feels like 66°F
Humidity71%
Wind12 mph N
Gusts26 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover31%
Pressure1019 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality56 · Moderate
Sea temperature74°F
Wave height1.4 m
Sunrise7:05 AM
Sunset8:25 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 76%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:22 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 75° / 68°

Light drizzle · 63% rain · wind 14 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 77° / 69°

Drizzle · 59% rain · wind 10 mph

Quick facts about Azores

TypeIsland
CountryPortugal
ContinentEurope
Coordinates37°44′28.3″N 25°40′32.2″W (37.7412, -25.6756)
Known forvolcanic crater lakes and whale watching
Local time11:22 AM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

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.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 69°F (20°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 71% and wind is 12 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 11:22 AM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 11:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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