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Azores, Portugal · Temperate oceanic

Azores in February: go or not?

Tough period. Azores in February only reaches 4.3/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 37.75°N · 25.67°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Azores · February
4.3
12–16°
Temperature
38%
Rain
3h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☁️ Often cloudy🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Tiago Miguel Pereira via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, Azores sees 16°C during the day with 3.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

February ranks 9 out of 12 months in Azores. Compared to January: +0.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Sea
16°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
10.6h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 40
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Azores is July (8.1/10), 3.8 pts higher than February.

See July →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

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
Location

Where is Azores ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Portugal
Temperate 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 February?
In February, the sea averages 16°C in Azores: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Azores in February?
The average UV index reaches 4 in February in Azores (moderate), with about 10.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.