The Azores
Nine green volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic, with crater lakes, hot springs and whales going past the window.
The best time to visit The Azores is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F). Local time there is 13:10 (UTC).
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The year at a glance
June · high 21°C · rain 112mm · 14.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Ponta Delgada, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C62°F | 117mm4.6in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 16°C61°F | 129mm5.1in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 17°C62°F | 119mm4.7in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 146mm5.7in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| May | 19°C66°F | 106mm4.2in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| June | 21°C69°F | 112mm4.4in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C74°F | 48mm1.9in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 25°C76°F | 99mm3.9in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 23°C74°F | 78mm3.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 22°C71°F | 147mm5.8in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| November | 19°C67°F | 141mm5.6in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 17°C63°F | 182mm7.2in | 9.6h9.6h |
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When is the best time to visit The Azores?
The best time to visit The Azores is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).
How warm does The Azores get?
Typical daytime highs in The Azores are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (73°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (70°F), Dec–Feb 17°C (62°F).
Is The Azores expensive?
On the ground, The Azores is middling.
What sort of trip is The Azores good for?
The Azores is good for nature and scenery, adventure holidays, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is The Azores?
The wettest month in The Azores is December at 182mm (7.2in), the driest July at 48mm (1.9in), with a monthly average of 119mm (4.7in).
What plug do I need for The Azores?
The Azores uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
