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Weather in August in The Azores

Are you planning a trip a 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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in the Azores in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Azores on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Azores?

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.

Ponta Delgada
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<<   July July
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23°C 
20°C 
210 hours 
27 mm 
12 days 
24°C 
21°C 
215 hours 
43 mm 
12 days 
24°C 
20°C 
176 hours 
69 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Ponta Delgada

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.

Angra do Heroísmo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   July July
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23°C 
20°C 
25 mm 
12 days 
24°C 
21°C 
35 mm 
12 days 
23°C 
21°C 
56 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Angra do Heroísmo

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.

Santa Maria Island
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<<   July July
<<  
23°C 
21°C 
263 hours 
22 mm 
8 days 
25°C 
22°C 
247 hours 
34 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
21°C 
180 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Santa Maria Island

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.

Horta
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   July July
<<  
26°C 
23°C 
233 hours 
21 mm 
11 days 
27°C 
24°C 
238 hours 
32 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
24°C 
175 hours 
89 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Horta

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.

Lajes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
<<  
25°C 
23°C 
233 hours 
21 mm 
11 days 
27°C 
24°C 
238 hours 
29 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
23°C 
200 hours 
73 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Lajes

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Azores, in Portugal.

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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