Best time to visit the Azores

The Azores is an archipelago consisting of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is an autonomous region of Portugal, known for its subtropical climate that promises ambient weather all year round.

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The islands, while rugged and mountainous at their core, are hemmed with platinum beaches. People visit to enjoy sun and sea as well as nature, wildlife and activities such as walking up Mount Pico, the highest point in Portugal.

Top Azores destinations

Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in the Azores. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

• 21
  Faial
• 21
  Pico
• 21
  Santa Maria
• 21
  Terceira
• 20
  Corvo
• 20
  Flores
• 20
  Graciosa
• 20
  Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
• 20
  Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel
• 19
  Sao Jorge

All Azores destinations

• Corvo
• Faial
• Flores
• Graciosa
• Pico
• Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel
• Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel
• Santa Maria
• Sao Jorge
• Terceira

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The weather guide for Azores (Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Azores weather overview

These mountainous islands are part of Portugal and they make a good retreat for those who hate extremes of temperature: summers are warm and sunny but never uncomfortably hot, while winters are mild but wet.

What to pack for Azores weather

Take light clothing with warm cover-ups tor the summer months and medium to warm clothing for the winter months.

Azores travel features

Do you want to learn more about the Azores? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Azores.

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