Month guide · Azores · Portugal
Azores in February
What February is really like in Azores: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: José Luís Ávila Silveira/Pedro Noronha e Costa, Public domain
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Cool and changeable with lush green hills; Carnival is celebrated with theatre and dances on Terceira.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Azores: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 28 days. Compared with January (17°C (63°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:32
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but wet, windy and changeable, with frequent cloud on the crater lakes and occasional transport disruption.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival — traditional 'bailinhos' theatre on Terceira (February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Faial
Capelinhos Volcano and Interpretation Centre
The 1957–58 eruption at Capelinhos, on Faial's western tip, added land to the island and buried an old lighthouse in ash.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Nature
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 · Furnas
Furnas fumaroles and lake
In Furnas village, boiling springs and fumaroles steam from the ground around the Caldeiras, and at the north shore of Lagoa das Furnas, pots of cozido are buried in the hot earth to cook for about six hours.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Food
- Photo spot
Experience · Ponta Delgada
Whale and dolphin watching
April and May give the best chance of blue whales; choose an operator with a marine biologist on board and dress warmly.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 11°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Azores?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Azores in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Azores?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool and changeable with lush green hills; Carnival is celebrated with theatre and dances on Terceira.
+How warm is Azores in February?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Azores in February?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.