PortugalWhat’s the climate like in Azores?
The current climate in Azores features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Azores in recent years was 29°C in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in February 2018.
On average, Azores receives 1398 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Portugal? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Algarve, Lisbon, Albufeira, or explore other destinations in Portugal.
Best time to visit Azores?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Azores is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Azores. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Azores
The climate table of Azores shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 156 | 164 | 140 | 115 | 107 | 68 | 57 | 102 | 77 | 102 | 111 | 199 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in February
- Precipitation: 1398 mm per year, averaging 117 mm per month
- Driest months: 57 mm in July, 68 mm in June and 77 mm in September
- Wettest months: 199 mm in December, 164 mm in February and 156 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Azores
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Azores, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Azores
This graph shows how much rainfall Azores, Portugal, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Azores
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Azores, Portugal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Azores
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Azores, Portugal. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Azores
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Azores, Portugal, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Azores by month
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