A
typical weather forecast in the Azores would
be three seasons in a day and it is usually
changeable. The islands enjoy a mild climate
throughout the year and benefit from the
Gulf Stream; a current of warm weather that
heads north from the Gulf of Mexico.
The average air temperature varies between
11 and 26°C depending on the time of year
and the surrounding ocean averages between
15 and 25°C. Being so far out in the
Atlantic, the islands are prone to rainy
days at any time of year, and without these
showers of course, you could not enjoy the
beautiful flora on the islands.
November to March
You can expect to have some bright sunny days, a few wet and windy
days and some overcast and cloudy days, with average temperatures of
between 11 and 17°C.
April to May and September to October
You can expect consistently warmer weather, brighter sunnier days
with average temperatures of between 11 and 24°C.
June to August
You can expect lovely warm sunny days with average temperatures of
between 15 and 26°C (with some days reaching 30°C). It can be quite
humid especially on the coast or in areas where there is a lot of
vegetation.
If you are looking for a beach holiday with guaranteed sun, then the
Azores are not the right destination for you. However, if you are
looking for a holiday where visiting the beach is just one of many
activities, then the Azores might well be the perfect destination!
Azores enjoys an equable maritime climate all year round. However, one
should not rule out fluctuating weather conditions as characteristic
of maritime climate. On an eventful day in Azores you can experience
wind and calm, and hot sun and showers in any combination. A popular
saying in the Azores sums up its weather conditions pretty well, "If
you don't like the weather in The Azores - just wait 10 minutes!"
|
The Azorean Climate |
| |
Average Max
Temp °C |
Average Min
Temp °C |
Rain
mm/day |
| Jan |
17 |
11 |
4.2 |
| Feb |
17 |
11 |
3.8 |
| Mar |
17 |
11 |
3.2 |
| Apr |
18 |
12 |
2.4 |
| Mai |
19 |
13 |
1.7 |
| Jun |
22 |
15 |
1.3 |
| Jul |
24 |
17 |
1.0 |
| Aug |
26 |
18 |
1.2 |
| Sep |
24 |
18 |
2.9 |
| Oct |
22 |
16 |
3.7 |
| Nov |
19 |
14 |
4.3 |
| Dec |
18 |
12 |
4.0 |
|
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|
What to carry on a trip to
Azores: Do not forget to pack a
fleece jacket and a raincoat as well
as bathing clothes in your suitcase
while leaving for Azores. Mid-season
clothes are best. |
