Month guide · Azores · Portugal
Azores in August
What August is really like in Azores: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Lacobrigo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Azores. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Warmest month, with the warmest sea and peak demand from Portuguese and diaspora visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Azores: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (25°C (77°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:36
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Summer (June–August). The driest and warmest season, with hydrangeas in bloom, the best hiking and swimming conditions, and the highest demand for cars and rooms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Semana do Mar — Sea Week festival in Horta (usually early August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Nature · Central São Miguel
Lagoa do Fogo
The 'Lake of Fire' fills a crater high in the centre of São Miguel inside a nature reserve, with steep green walls and a pale sandy shore.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
Garden · Furnas
Terra Nostra Garden
Wear a dark swimsuit you don't mind staining; the iron-rich water leaves orange marks on light fabric.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Nature
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Azores.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Azores?
One of the best months to visit Azores, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–July and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Azores?
It is one of the best months to visit Azores. Warmest month, with the warmest sea and peak demand from Portuguese and diaspora visitors.
+How warm is Azores in August?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Azores in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.