Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Azores
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Azores are July, September, October — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is June, July, August, September. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Ponta Delgada (Azores) (12 m elevation).
Month by month
Azores weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 63°F | 15.8 | 55 | |
| February | 16.9°C / 62°F | 13 | 59 | |
| March | 17°C / 63°F | 15.8 | 55 | |
| April | 17.9°C / 64°F | 16.2 | 58 | |
| May | 19.3°C / 67°F | 18 | 60 | Shoulder |
| June | 21.1°C / 70°F | 15 | 69 | |
| July | 23.6°C / 74°F | 12.7 | 74 | Best |
| August | 25.3°C / 78°F | 14.7 | 68 | |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 13.7 | 72 | Best |
| October | 21.9°C / 71°F | 14.8 | 70 | Best |
| November | 19.5°C / 67°F | 15.5 | 64 | Shoulder |
| December | 17.4°C / 63°F | 14.5 | 59 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Azores month by month
The Azores' comfort score peaks in July at 74.4, with an average high of 23.6°C and 12.7 wet days, ahead of September's 72.2 and October's 69.9. Rainfall stays substantial nearly year-round — even July, the driest month, still sees 12.7 wet days, and April brings the most at 16.2. Winter (December–February) sees highs of 16.9–17.4°C and comfort scores of 54.8–58.8, mild but consistently wet.
FAQ
Azores timing questions
What is the best month to visit Azores?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are July, September, and October, with July scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is June, July, August, and September, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Azores?
August, with an average daily high of 25.3°C (78°F).
What is the rainiest month in Azores?
May, averaging 18 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Azores?
November and May — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Is there ever a truly dry month in the Azores?
Not really — even July, the driest month, still averages 12.7 wet days. April is the wettest, at 16.2.
What is the Azores' single best month for weather?
July, with an average high of 23.6°C, 12.7 wet days, and a comfort score of 74.4 — the highest measured for any month.