The climate of the Azores
According to Abbreviationfinder, as an autonomous state, the archipelago of the Azores has the same rights as Madeira within the Republic of Portugal. The Azores consist of an archipelago of nine, of which São Miguel is the largest. The parliament sits in the largest city Ponta Delgada, while the capital is Angra do Heroísmo. The other islands are Corvo, Flores, Faial, Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa, Terceira and Santa Maria. All these islands are inhabited. The Azores are not very touristy, which makes them an ideal, relaxed holiday destination. Most tourists come here to enjoy the natural beauty and nowadays whale watching is an increasingly popular activity. Due to its location in an atmospheric high-pressure area, the climate here is almost always mild and pleasant, alternating with heavy showers. The weather changes can occur so quickly that they also speak of four seasons in one day. The high humidity in the Azores has the added benefit of making it a glittering green archipelago. The volcano Ponta do Pico on the island of Pico is the highest point in Portugal at 2300 meters.
Hurricanes
During the hurricane season, tropical storms and hurricanes regularly form in the Atlantic Ocean. Normally they migrate westwards to the American continent. Exceptionally, the severe tropical depressions can choose a northern path at an early stage, whereby a course can be set towards the Azores. In 2012, Hurricane Nadine headed toward the Azores, but by the time the hurricane got close, it had already weakened to a tropical storm. In January 2016, it looked like Hurricane Alex would hit the Azores, but Hurricane Alex decided at the last minute to change course. On October 2, 2019, the Azores were hit by Hurricane Lorenzo. The archipelago was lucky, because just before the hurricane reached the islands, it had weakened from the highest category (5) to a first category hurricane. The damage was therefore limited.
Holiday in the Azores
Enjoy delicious local wines, go hiking in the beautiful landscape and enjoy the gastronomy of the Azores. This special archipelago is a unique holiday destination within Europe. Because the Azores have not been spoiled by mass tourism, you can still experience the real holiday feeling here. The beauty of all is that the prices for an Azores holiday are generally very favorable.
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Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Hours of sunshine per day | Days of rainfall per month | Water temperature | ||
| January | 16℃ | 11℃ | 3 | 19 | 17℃ | |
| February | 16℃ | 10℃ | 4 | 17 | 16℃ | |
| March | 16℃ | 11℃ | 4 | 17 | 16℃ | |
| April | 17℃ | 11℃ | 5 | 13 | 16℃ | |
| May | 19℃ | 13℃ | 6 | 12 | 17℃ | |
| June | 21℃ | 15℃ | 6 | 10 | 19℃ | |
| July | 23℃ | 16℃ | 7 | 9 | 22℃ | |
| August | 25℃ | 18℃ | 7 | 9 | 23℃ | |
| September | 24℃ | 17℃ | 6 | 13 | 23℃ | |
| October | 21℃ | 15℃ | 5 | 16 | 21℃ | |
| November | 18℃ | 13℃ | 4 | 17 | 19℃ | |
| December | 17℃ | 12℃ | 3 | 17 | 18℃ |
The weather in the Azores
Do you want to know what the weather is like in the Azores and what the current weather forecast for the Azores looks like? On our weather forecast pages for the Azores you can see what the current temperature is, what temperatures you can expect in the coming days and what the feeling is. In addition, you can view the probability of precipitation, what type of precipitation is expected (for example, snow or rain) and approximately how much precipitation can fall within 24 hours. The general weather picture is just as important as the temperature or the chance of precipitation. Will it be sunny or heavily cloudy? What is the wind direction and how high is the wind force? Thanks to our accurate weather data, you can get a good idea of the weather conditions you may encounter in the Azores. Below you can see all the places in the Azores for which we offer weather forecasts.
January weather
In January, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 16 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
February weather
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 16 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
March weather
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 16 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in April
In April, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 17 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
May weather
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 19 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 13 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 21 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 15 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 10 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 23 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 25 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 18 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in September
In September, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 24 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 17 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 21 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 15 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 18 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 13 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
December weather
In December, the average maximum temperature in the Azores is around 17 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 12 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
