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The Azores

The Azores · Portugal · Ponta Delgada

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 01:40 (UTC).

Best time to go
Jun–Sep
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
PDL · Ponta Delgada

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 32°C46 to 90°F Rain0 to 200mm0 to 7.9in

June · high 69°F · rain 4.4in · 14.8h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Ponta Delgada, the arrival airport

The Azores month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January17°C62°F117mm4.6in9.8h9.8h
February16°C61°F129mm5.1in10.7h10.7h
March17°C62°F119mm4.7in11.8h11.8h
April17°C63°F146mm5.7in13.1h13.1h
May19°C66°F106mm4.2in14.2h14.2h
June21°C69°F112mm4.4in14.8h14.8hin the recommended window
July23°C74°F48mm1.9in14.5h14.5hin the recommended window
August25°C76°F99mm3.9in13.6h13.6hin the recommended window
September23°C74°F78mm3.1in12.4h12.4hin the recommended window
October22°C71°F147mm5.8in11.1h11.1h
November19°C67°F141mm5.6in10.1h10.1h
December17°C63°F182mm7.2in9.6h9.6h

Good to know

Currency
EUR
Language
Portuguese
Plug
C, F · 230 V
Driving
on the right

1 USD is about 0.87 EUR.

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

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 mid-range.

What sort of trip is The Azores good for?

The Azores is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, moving about and doing things, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.

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