Azores · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonPortugal · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 18° |
MINMIN | 14° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 7 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d67mm | 7d71mm | 7d77mm | 7d65mm | 5d53mm | 4d35mm | 2d19mm | 3d37mm | 6d60mm | 9d88mm | 6d70mm | 8d112mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Azores — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 25°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 22°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 37 mm of rain over 3 days. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Packing list for Azores in August
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Azores?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Azores (Climate Score: 86/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Azores in August?
- In August, Azores sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Azores in August?
- In August, Azores receives an average of 37 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Azores get in August?
- Azores averages 10 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Azores in August?
- Water temperature in Azores in August averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
