Month guide · Azores · Portugal
Azores in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Wetter and windier, but still mild; a quiet, low-cost time for hot springs and short hikes.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in Azores: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (22°C (72°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:32
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm seas in September, then more rain and storms; quieter and cheaper later in the season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Azores, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada old centre
Visit the covered Mercado da Graça in the morning for local cheese, pineapples and fruit.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Food
Historic site · Pico Island
Pico Island vineyards
On Pico's western coast, a grid of thousands of small plots called currais, walled with black basalt to shelter the vines from wind and salt, forms a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo historic centre
Hike the paths around Monte Brasil, the volcanic peninsula beside town, for views back over Angra.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Views
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
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 14°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Azores?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Azores in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Azores?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wetter and windier, but still mild; a quiet, low-cost time for hot springs and short hikes.
+How warm is Azores in November?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Azores in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.