The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Azores brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (5.8h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Azores. Compared to July: 6 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Sea
24°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
13.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Azores is July (8.1/10), 0.1 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Portugal
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 24°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 16°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 48%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in August
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Location
Where is Azores ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
PortugalTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.1 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
37.75°N · 25.67°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Azores?
July is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 6.2h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Azores get in July?
Azores averages 6.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Azores?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Azores in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Azores good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Azores scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Azores?
January is the most difficult month to visit Azores, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Azores in August?
In August, the sea averages 24°C in Azores: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Azores in August?
The average UV index reaches 7 in August in Azores (high), with about 13.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.