Azores Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Azores, Portugal in July.

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Ponta Delgada Angra do Heroísmo Lajes das Flores Varadouro

Planning a trip to the Azores, Portugal this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Azores in July

The Azores, Portugal is a region in Portugal. July 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 23°C (73°F) in Angra do Heroísmo to 26°C (79°F) in Horta. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Horta and 20°C (68°F) in Angra do Heroísmo.

For a closer look at conditions across the Azores, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Lajes das Flores with 36 mm (1.4 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Ponta Delgada usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Ponta Delgada enjoys about 210 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Azores by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Azores - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ponta Delgada)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
Best Time to Visit the Azores →

Best Places to Visit in the Azores in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Azores.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Azores

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the Azores, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Azores (July)

Precipitation variation in the Azores (July)

Ponta Delgada

In July Ponta Delgada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
210 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ponta Delgada →

Angra do Heroísmo

In July Angra do Heroísmo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Angra do Heroísmo →

Lajes das Flores

In July Lajes das Flores generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
207 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Lajes das Flores →

Varadouro

In July Varadouro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Varadouro →

Horta

In July Horta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
233 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Horta →

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

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Azores in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponta Delgada 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Angra do Heroísmo 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Lajes das Flores 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Varadouro 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Horta 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Lajes 25°C (77°F) 23°C (73°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)

The Azores weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Azores, Portugal in July?

the Azores, Portugal typically experiences excellent weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ponta Delgada average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Azores, Portugal in July?

In Ponta Delgada, the average daytime high in July is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does the Azores, Portugal get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Ponta Delgada averages just 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for the Azores, Portugal.

Is July a Good Time to Visit the Azores, Portugal?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit the Azores, Portugal with overall excellent weather in Ponta Delgada.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide excellent weather in Ponta Delgada. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be mixed.

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