Month guide · Azores · Portugal
Azores in April
What April is really like in Azores: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Prime time for blue and fin whales, with spring flowers and fewer visitors than summer.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Azores: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (17°C (63°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:18
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Spring (March–May). Green and showery with mild temperatures, the start of the Holy Spirit festivals and peak blue and fin whale sightings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Peak blue and fin whale sightings (usually April to May)
- Holy Spirit festivals begin after Easter
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Terceira
Algar do Carvão
In the centre of Terceira, a staircase descends about 90 metres into an ancient volcanic chimney, past walls of silica stalactites to a clear lake at the bottom.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Faial
Capelinhos Volcano and Interpretation Centre
Climb the lighthouse for the best view over the ash cone and the new land created by the eruption.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Nature
Nature · Flores
Flores waterfalls and Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro
On Flores, dozens of waterfalls tumble down fern-covered cliffs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Sete Cidades
Sete Cidades and the Vista do Rei viewpoint
Check the webcams or weather before you drive up; low cloud often fills the crater, so go early or wait for it to lift.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 12°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Azores?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Azores?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Prime time for blue and fin whales, with spring flowers and fewer visitors than summer.
+How warm is Azores in April?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Azores in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.