Azores · SummerMonth summary
Azores weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
48% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Azores in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Azores in August: 75°F and 12.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Azores in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Azores brings pleasant temperatures (24°F) and long sunny days (12.4h of sunshine). With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 55°F | 61°F | 56% | 0.2in | 8.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 54°F | 61°F | 52% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 54°F | 61°F | 53% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 55°F | 63°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 57°F | 64°F | 63% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 61°F | 68°F | 50% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 73°F | 46% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 68°F | 75°F | 48% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 66°F | 73°F | 53% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 64°F | 70°F | 55% | 0.2in | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 59°F | 66°F | 52% | 0.2in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 55°F | 63°F | 53% | 0.2in | 7.9h | 5.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Azores averages 75°F, 48% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Azores in August
Is August a good time to visit Azores?
August is an excellent time to visit Azores (score 7.7/10). With 75°F, 12.4h of sunshine and 48% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Azores in August?
With 75°F max and 12.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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