Azores Weather | Climate of the Azores islands

The Azores are situated in a high pressure area resulting in a slightly different climate to that of mainland Europe. The Azores islands have a subtropical climate with high humidity and often experience fluctuations in weather patterns. The Azores enjoy pleasant temperatures all year round with mild winters and warm summers.

The table below shows the average temperatures in degrees Centigrade throughout the year.

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Average Maximum Daily Temperature (°C)	16	16	16	17	19	21	23	25	24	21	18	17
Average Minimum Nightly Temperature (°C)	11	10	11	11	13	15	16	18	17	15	13	12

May through to September are the busiest months to visit the Azores due to the warmer weather and extra hours of daylight. The table below details hours of daylight and hours of sunshine throughout the year.

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Hours of Daylight	10	11	12	13	14	15	15	14	12	11	10	10
Hours of Sunshine	3	4	4	5	6	6	7	7	6	5	4	3

The water temperatures tend to be favourable to beachgoers in the summer partly due to the warm Gulf Stream current originating in the Gulf of Mexico.

The table below shows average water temperatures in degrees Centigrade throughout the year.

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Average Sea Temperature (°C) 17 16 16 16 17 19 22 23 23 21 19 18

The average annual rainfall in the Azores increases from east to west and ranges from 700 to 1600 millimetres on average, reaching as high as 6,300 millimetres on Mount Pico, the highest peak of the Azores.

The table below shows average monthly rainfall in millimetres on Sau Miguel Island, Azores.

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Average Monthly Rainfall (mm)	135	110	106	72	56	39	32	41	84	114	133	124

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