Azores weather by month

Check out the Azores weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	16	16	16	17	19	21	23	25	24	21	18	17
Hours of sunshine (daily)	3	4	4	5	6	6	7	7	6	5	4	3
Days with some rainfall	21	19	18	16	14	14	12	12	16	18	20	20
Sea temperature °C	16	16	16	16	17	19	22	23	23	21	19	18

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The climate guide for Azores (Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Azores climate overview

The Azores is an archipelago consisting of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is an autonomous region of Portugal, known for its subtropical climate that promises ambient weather all year round.

Heading for the summit of Pico, Azores © Jeroen - Adobe Stock Image

The islands, while rugged and mountainous at their core, are hemmed with platinum beaches. People visit to enjoy sun and sea as well as nature, wildlife and activities such as walking up Mount Pico, the highest point in Portugal.

These mountainous islands are part of Portugal and they make a good retreat for those who hate extremes of temperature: summers are warm and sunny but never uncomfortably hot, while winters are mild but wet.

What to pack for Azores

Take light clothing with warm cover-ups tor the summer months and medium to warm clothing for the winter months.

Azores temperature by month

Compare the average temperature by month for popular destinations in the Azores. Select a place from below to see more long term weather averages by month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Corvo	13	13	13	14	16	19	21	22	21	18	16	14
Faial	16	16	16	17	19	21	24	25	24	21	19	17
Flores	13	13	13	14	16	19	21	22	21	18	16	14
Graciosa	14	14	15	15	17	20	22	23	22	19	17	15
Pico	15	15	15	16	18	20	23	24	23	20	17	16
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel	16	16	16	17	19	21	23	25	24	21	18	17
Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel	17	17	17	18	19	21	24	25	24	22	19	18
Santa Maria	17	16	17	18	19	22	24	25	24	22	19	18
Sao Jorge	15	15	15	16	18	20	23	24	23	20	17	16
Terceira	14	14	15	16	17	20	22	23	22	19	17	15

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Temperature in Azores (°C)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max temperature (daytime)	16	16	16	17	19	21	23	25	24	21	18	17
Min temperature (night-time)	11	10	11	11	13	15	16	17	17	15	13	12
Heat & Humidity	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	L	L	0	0	0
Sea temperature	16	16	16	16	17	19	22	23	23	21	19	18

Note: 0 = None, L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, VH = Very high, E = Extreme

Sunshine & UV index in Azores

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Daily hours of sunshine	3	4	4	5	6	6	7	7	6	5	4	3
Daily hours of daylight	10	11	12	13	14	15	14	14	12	11	10	10
UV Index (Maximum)	2	4	5	7	8	9	9	9	7	5	3	2

Rainfall in Azores

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Number of days with some rain	21	19	18	16	14	14	12	12	16	18	20	20
Average monthly rainfall (mm)	135	110	106	72	56	39	32	41	84	114	133	124

Tropical storm risk: Azores, Portugal hurricane season

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Compare Azores weather with the UK

The weather chart below compares the average monthly maximum daytime temperature for Azores, Portugal (Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel) and the UK (London).