The Azores weather in August
Are you planning a trip to the Azores in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Azores in August?
The Azores is a region in Portugal. August in the Azores generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in São Roque do Pico to 27°C in Horta. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Horta and 21°C in São Roque do Pico. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Azores.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 21 mm to moderate rainfall in Lagoa das Furnas with 45 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 215 hours of sunshine in Ponta Delgada. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at August's conditions in the Azores, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Azores's yearly weather, check out our the Azores climate page.
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Average weather in Ponta Delgada
In August Ponta Delgada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Angra do Heroísmo
In August Angra do Heroísmo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Santa Maria Island
In August Santa Maria Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Horta
In August Horta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lajes
In August Lajes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit the Azores?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Azores. Typically, the climate in Ponta Delgada is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and November offering mostly perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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