The month in detail
What to expect in November
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Azores. Temperatures drop (19°C) and rain returns (39% of days). Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
November ranks 7 out of 12 months in Azores. Compared to October: −2°C daytime, 5 pts fewer rainy days, −0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in November
UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
20°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
9.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 36
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Is November the right month?
The best month in Azores is July (8.1/10), 3.7 pts higher than November.
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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
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Other destinations in November
If November doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
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 November?
In November, the sea averages 20°C in Azores: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Azores in November?
The average UV index reaches 3 in November in Azores (moderate), with about 9.9h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.