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Average temperature and precipitation

"Maximum average daily temperature" (solid red line) indicates the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for the Azores. Similarly, "Mean Daily Minimum Temperature" (solid blue line) indicates the minimum average temperature. Hot days and cold nights (dashed red and blue lines indicate the average temperature of the hottest day and coldest night of each month for 30 years When planning your holiday, you will be aware of the average temperature and prepared for both the hottest and coldest days Default settings do not include metrics wind speed, however, you can enable this option using the button on the graph.

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Cloudy, sunny and rainy days

The graph indicates the number of sunny, partly cloudy and foggy days, as well as days of precipitation. Days when the cloud layer does not exceed 20% are considered sunny; 20-80% of the cover is considered partly cloudy and more than 80% is considered overcast. While in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, the weather is mostly cloudy. Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert is one of the sunniest places on earth.

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Maximum temperatures

The chart for maximum temperature in Azores shows how many days per month a certain temperature is reached. In Dubai, one of the hottest cities on earth, the temperature is almost never below 40°C in July. You can also see the chart of cold winters in Moscow, which shows that only a few days in the month the maximum temperature barely reaches -10°C.

Precipitation

The precipitation chart for Azores shows how many days in a month a certain amount of precipitation is reached. In areas with tropical or monsoon climate, precipitation forecast may be underestimated.

Wind speed

The diagram for Azores shows the days within a month during which the wind speed reaches a certain value. An interesting example is the Tibetan Plateau, where monsoons produce long, strong winds from December to April and calm air currents from June to October.

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wind rose

The wind rose for Azores shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. An example is a southwesterly wind: The wind blows from the southwest (SW) to the northeast (NE). Cape Horn, the southernmost point in South America, is characterized by a characteristic powerful westerly wind, which significantly impedes the passage from east to west, especially for sailing ships.

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The Azores are located in the subtropical climate zone, and are also located in the zone of action of the Azores anticyclone. The Gulf Stream provides a constant warm and balanced climate on the islands. The atmosphere in summer here is not stuffy and humid, the air warms up to +23 degrees Celsius on average. In winter, the temperature drops to no lower than +16 degrees Celsius, as well as precipitation becomes more frequent. Average annual temperature on the islands is +20 degrees Celsius. On islands beach season lasts almost the whole year, traditionally considered the best for a comfortable stay summer months. At this time, the water temperature becomes the same as the ambient air temperature. If you like hiking, then of course it is better to come in the spring. In addition, during this period, you can watch the migration of whales towards feeding areas. The only way to get to the islands is by plane. Flights depart daily by Portuguese Airlines, they are ready to take you to the island of Faial, Sao Miguel and Terceira, from the airport of Porto or Lisbon, fly about two and a half hours. Buses run from the airport into the depths of any island. You can rent a car on almost all islands, with the exception of Corvo. You can also travel between the islands by ferry. Hotels in the Azores for every taste, from the most budget mini-hotels located in the picturesque thickets of the islands, to luxury hotels located in cities. A particularly large number of family hotels are located here. Holidays on the islands allow you to escape from industrial and noisy cities. Of course, it is better to book hotel rooms in advance, since there is an Internet connection with which it will not be difficult. At the same time, you may not even have bank cards with the account, if you cancel your booking, you will not be charged any penalties. By the way, after it rains in winter, fog forms after them. Since the Azores are different, the climate is varied accordingly. So, for example, on the island of Santa Maria, in its western part the sun shines almost all the time, but in its eastern part the weather and climate are humid and it often rains. On the islands of Corvo and Flores, they are located to the west, the weather changes several times during just one day. Just imagine that the sun was just shining, but suddenly, the clouds quickly cover the sky and it starts to rain. If you visit different islands, take appropriate clothing with you so that the unpredictable local climate of the Azores does not take you by surprise. And even in warm time year, during the summer months, take a few warm clothes from home, because the nights on the islands are cold. So, it all depends on what purpose you want to visit these islands for the beach season, the period from June to September is perfect. You can admire the main natural attraction - whales in June, as well as in May. You can swim with dolphins from June to October. Lovers come here to admire birds, and even people who specialize in them, that is, ornithologists. For this, it is better to come from August to December, when bird migration is most active.

The climate zone of the Azores is subtropical. The warm current of the Gulf Stream and the Azores anticyclone maintain approximately the same air temperature here throughout the year.

Thus, the average air temperature during the day in winter months is +15 degrees, in spring +16, and in summer and autumn months+20…+22. The water temperature in the sea on average in winter is about +17 degrees, in March-April +20, in autumn +22, and, finally, in summer the water warms up to 23-24 degrees.

Those wishing to go to the Azores will enjoy the weather almost at any time of the year. The minimum temperature on the islands usually happens on winter nights, when the thermometers drop to +13 degrees. The peak of heat falls on August sunny days, when the air can warm up to plus thirty.

Weather in the Azores in October-April

The rainy season in the Azores lasts from October to April, at the same time there are frequent fogs. On average, about 110 millimeters of precipitation falls per month, with most of it falling on the western islands of the archipelago. So, for example, if on the island of San Miguel, where the only international one is located, 700 mm of rain falls, then on Florish their amount already reaches 1600 mm. And the island of Santa Maria generally has interesting weather conditions- on one half of this relatively small (97 sq. km) land area it is almost always sunny and dry, on the other it rains almost constantly.

Azores weather in December, January

Those who come to rest in the Azores in winter will be pleased with the absence of winter as such. There is no question of any frosts. The thermometers here rise to 20 degrees at the height of winter. Swimming may not be very comfortable, but just right for outdoor activities.

Snow does not fall on the Azores at all, with the exception of the towering over the ocean itself high point archipelago - the mountains of Punta de Pico (2351 m).

Weather in the Azores in summer

In the summer months, it practically does not rain on the islands, the weather is dry and cloudless. The cool ocean breeze will make you feel comfortable even in the heat. This time is ideal for swimming and relaxing on the beach. Although in general the beach season here lasts almost whole year, and are in demand in any month of the year.

Spring in the Azores

The spring months are the heyday of nature in the archipelago. At this time, those who come to Azores weather will delight you with the sun and warmth, and local landscapes with an abundance of flowers and herbs. Rains at this time, if they do, then only a few hours a day, usually in the late afternoon.

One of the notable events in the Azores is the summer whale migration. It takes place in June and May, at the same time lovers come here to admire this majestic spectacle. Those wishing to swim with the dolphins should visit from June to October, while the autumn months are the best time to visit the rich ornithological world of the islands.

In general, in the Azores you can spend absolutely any time of the year unforgettable vacation and get a lot of new and interesting experiences.

The Azores are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, located at a distance of about 1500 km from Lisbon. Along with Madeira, the islands are an autonomous region of the Portuguese Republic and are divided into three groups: western - Corvo and Florish, central - Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Sao Jorge, Terceira, eastern - Santa Maria, San Miguel, plus many uninhabited island territories. Despite the fact that they are all of volcanic origin, each of them is unique. Landscapes, architecture, local traditions - it is difficult to describe in words the uniqueness of each island.

The history of the Azores is connected primarily with the conquest of the Atlantic. The history of their discovery is still not completely clear. Several historical sources contain information about Azores, but they all concern different periods. According to some, Viking tribes settled on the islands in IX, while others say that the Portuguese discovered the archipelago in 1427, a group of similar islands is also depicted on old Italian maps. Due to its favorable location in the 16th-17th centuries, the archipelago was the location of Eastern European and American ships, and at that time it more than once witnessed pirate battles. April 1974 is marked in the history of the islands as a period "carnation revolution", which brought autonomy to the Azores.

Capital	Ponto Delgada
Population	246,746 people
Population density	105 people/km 2
	Portuguese
Religion	Catholicism
Form of government	autonomous region of the Portuguese Republic
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Electricity	220 Volts (50 Hz)

Climate and weather

The climate of the Azores is subtropical, the ocean periodically brings cold air masses. The average air temperature is about +18 °С, and on average the thermometer fluctuates between +15 °С and +27 °С. The driest month is July, the richest in precipitation is November. Rains here are quite frequent, but they are usually of a short duration. The weather is sometimes unstable and can change several times a day.

The period from October to April is called by the locals "days of the four seasons": in a day there can be heat, and rain, and coolness. Humidity is quite high - 76%. But there are no frosts on the islands. The temperature of the water in the sea in winter, on average, is kept at around +17 °С, rises to +25 °С. The best time to visit the Azores is from May to October.

Nature

Located at the confluence of Euro-Asian, African and American tectonic plates, for thousands of years, during numerous volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, the Azores have shaped their unique landscape. Santa Maria known for its fossils, San Miguel — amazing lakes, Terceira- fascinating caves, and there are also many volcanoes, mountains and waterfalls, which together have created a reputation for the archipelago as an ideal place for eco-tourism.

The local flora is represented by numerous juniper bushes, heather, Japanese cedar, moorlands, and its calling card is blooming blue and pink flowers hydrangea. The archipelago is a habitat for a fairly large number of birds, the local waters of the Atlantic Ocean, in turn, were a haven for several dozen species of dolphins, whales, mollusks and crustaceans, and, of course, fish. In 1995, the islands were awarded the European Union Prize for the development of ecotourism and the preservation of nature in its original form.

Attractions

For the sake of what it is definitely worth visiting the islands, it is in order to enjoy the local landscapes, mostly of volcanic origin. In the Azores, the most beautiful lakes, mountain waterfalls, hot sulfur springs spouting from the ground, volcanoes and endless green hilly plains adjoin in an amazing way.

Cave Algar do Carvao on the island Terceira is a lava tube 100 meters long, formed as a result of a volcanic eruption over 2000 years ago. The cave is rich in quartz stalactites and stalagmites, and also has an underground lake, which, depending on the amount of precipitation, can reach a depth of 15 meters.

A must see volcano Pico over 2000 meters above sea level, located on the island of the same name.

Island San Miguel known not only as the largest, but as the greenest in the archipelago; Flores is rich in volcanic lakes, formed directly in the craters of extinct volcanoes; go down to the very center of an inactive volcano and visit a cave Furna do Enxofre you can while visiting the island of Graciosa. You will never forget a picnic arranged in a specially equipped place of the crater?

But not only landscapes are famous Azores- each inhabited island carries a piece of history. Here you can see old baroque mansions, walk along the historic streets, admire the most beautiful cathedrals and churches decorated with gilded carvings and tiles, visit the ethnographic museum or take a walk along one of the fishing ports. Island Sao Jorge preserved the walls of the fortress of the XVIII century, Graciosa is known for the beautiful old cathedral with a cross, made in the Manueline style (this truly Portuguese style, which arose in the XV century, was a kind of national manifestation of the Renaissance). It is also worth taking a walk to the wine museum, to the yacht marina or to the fishing port, enjoy the game of dolphins in the water surface and watch swimming whales.

Food

The range of dishes on offer in the archipelago is very diverse. Basically, the island cuisine was formed under the influence of the Portuguese, but it also has its own characteristics. Each island is ready to offer you exclusive dish, even if it is based on ordinary meat.

Of course, first of all, you need to try seafood, for example, Faial(octopus stewed in wine). And be sure to taste the local tuna, swordfish, red sea bass, grilled, stewed, served as a roast or broth base. Cozido das Furnas- one of the national dishes, which is a meat stew with vegetables, cooked in a pot on volcanic ash. The meal is usually accompanied by bread or corn tortillas.

The traditional dessert is Fofas- buns with cream based on egg yolks. Must try cheese "Sao Jorge" and delicious dairy products. If cheese is served as a dessert, it can be topped with bananas or tomato jam. from fruits special attention deserve delicious pineapples, guava and cherimoya fruits. Alcohol is represented by a variety of grape wines, fruit liqueurs, brandy and beer. From non-alcoholic drinks, tea grown on the islands is preferred here.

Food prices are relatively modest. Lunch at a local cafe will cost about 7-10 €, often a drink and coffee are included in this price. A meal in a restaurant will cost twice as much. For dinner for two, you will have to pay about 40 €, this amount may include an appetizer in the form of cheese and breadcrumbs with butter and a bottle of wine.

Accommodation

The Azores provide great choice accommodation options: apartments, guest houses, boutique hotels, campsites. The cost of accommodation is quite democratic. So, for example, a double room in a family pension can be rented for about 45 €. For this price, you will have two rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, as well as a cafe or restaurant nearby. Sometimes breakfast is included in the price. A hotel by the sea doesn't have to be expensive either. Of course, prices are slightly higher in summer, but you can almost always find a very affordable option with a price of about 100 € per room, which, unlike guest houses and apartments, will definitely be equipped with air conditioning, a safe and a telephone.

For unpretentious tourists, a hostel in the Azores will be an excellent option: a place with breakfast will cost 10 € per night, and if you rent a separate double room in it, you need to be prepared to pay 2-3 times more. Ecotourism should be singled out as a separate line. The local campsites even boast an indoor pool, a sauna and the opportunity to use washing machine and wireless internet. For accommodation, you can rent a tent or caravan. The cost of accommodation, together with rented temporary housing, will average about 20 € for two adults and a little more if there are children. And the Azores provide the opportunity to stop in village houses. This is perhaps best opportunity understand the way of life of the local population and truly relax your soul.

Entertainment and recreation

Holidays in the Azores are rich in entertainment. The most popular among tourists are hiking and cycling, water sports, fishing and, of course, whale and dolphin watching.

Why not take a jeep safari around one of the volcanic craters or cycle through the mountain ranges? You can also go canoeing or horseback riding here. You will get a completely unique opportunity to swim in the pool built at the bottom of a mountain waterfall only here. In the Azores, there is a wonderful opportunity to try your hand at sailing and see the islands from the sea, swimming in the open ocean. Divers also have a place to turn around. On the archipelago, you will be offered dives with a swim to volcanic caves and reefs.

A surefire way to get your adrenaline pumping is canyoning - going down waterfalls and canyons. mountain rivers using climbing equipment. You should not be afraid: experienced guides lead proven routes.

Golf courses and horseback riding are for those who want to feel like a real aristocrat. Hiking to local attractions can be done both accompanied by a guide, and on your own, having received a route map at the tourist center.

Great attention is paid to the smallest travelers on the islands: almost all entertainment is designed for families with children.

In the evening, you can relax on the embankment: in the summer, various performances are often held here.

Nightlife in its usual sense is virtually absent here - after all, the Azores are a place of calm secluded relaxation. But a few nightclubs can still be found. Some offer live music or local movies. There are also several bowling and billiard clubs on the islands.

Purchases

You can buy groceries in any of the many supermarkets. Delicious pineapples, by the way, are a source of pride and are sold wherever possible, including local airports.

In Ponto Delgada there is a large modern shopping center with over a hundred shops and a hypermarket. There are generally enough places on the islands for good shopping, for which, with such an abundance of entertainment, you still need to find time.

Tourists often buy ceramic products as souvenirs. self made, earthenware, wicker baskets, embroidery and hand-woven lace.

You can't visit the Azores and not taste the tea grown here. It can also be purchased as a souvenir. To factory Gorreana special tea tours are organized.

Shopping centers, as a rule, open at 10:00 and work until late in the evening, smaller shops - from 9:00 to 19:00 with a two-hour lunch break.

Transport

All nine islands are connected by air, regular flights are made on the principle of route transport (stopping for 20 minutes in one place, the plane continues to fly further, usually accommodating 40 to 80 passengers on board).

Ferry transport is well established in the center of the archipelago, but you can also sail from Flores to Corvo and from San Miguel to Santa Maria.

You can use a taxi. Despite the rather affordable prices, you will be provided with a comfortable trip: the services use mostly new cars, and the drivers, as a rule, speak quite well English language. Taxis are easy to find, the cars of this service are painted in beige color. By the way, they do not have meters - the price depends on the travel time or mileage. Be prepared to pay for the driver's return trip to the parking lot.

The most common form of transport in the Azores among the locals is the bus. A trip on it is cheaper than a flight, but such a movement is hardly suitable for tourists (due to slowness). If you want to see all, well, or at least most of the local attractions, it is best to rent a car. Choice Vehicle varied - from a small runabout to a VIP-class car. Prices start at about 45€, the cost of petrol is not very high compared to the European average, and the roads are quite good. The conditions for concluding a contract are simple: the driver must be over 23 years old, he must have a certificate for the right to drive motor transport, valid for at least a year. In summer it is better to book in advance.

Connection

An international call can be made from a hotel room (which is quite expensive) or using street payphone through a debit card. Some bars and cafes may also provide a telephone. Roaming is available for mobile users.

Internet connection is also available here, both wired and WiFi. In some institutions, the service will be free, in hotels it can cost about 5 € per day.

Safety

The Azores are considered one of the calmest places on the planet. Subject to well-known security measures, it is unlikely that something will overshadow your vacation. It is more likely to be afraid of active volcanoes, often causing earthquakes. At the time of the peak of their activity, it is better to postpone the trip.

Vaccination before travel is not required. The emergency medical telephone number is 112.

Business climate

The Azores are notable for their interest in foreign investment. The investor support system provides for various incentive measures economic development. The main promising industries that you should pay attention to in the first place are the provision of environmental safety, the production of renewable energy, the use of marine resources and, of course, the development of tourism. The working conditions are very attractive. There are a number of tax incentives here, thanks to which the Azores are considered a country with an average level of taxation.

Companies can be set up in various forms, the registration process does not take more than one day, and all procedures, from assigning a registration number to opening a bank account, take place in one place. Another positive factor is political stability and a developed stock market, as well as a relatively inexpensive labor force.

The state also provides additional bonuses for foreigners. For example, citizens who invest in local economy over €1,000,000 are eligible for a residence permit.

Real estate

The architecture of the archipelago is represented primarily by small buildings, private houses and villas. Here you can hardly find a residential complex over three floors. There are a lot of advantages of own housing on the islands: low (compared to European real estate) cost, the purest air, sea, comfortable temperature all year round, organic food and drinking tap water and, of course, a leisurely lifestyle.

A rich selection of offers only emphasizes the demand from potential buyers. A small house near the ocean costs about 150,000 €, a mansion in the city center can be found at half the price. There is no division of districts into elite and non-prestigious, but there is real estate for every taste. The price of a huge villa with its own land plot can start from 500,000 €.

Having decided to buy real estate in the Azores, you need to know a few fundamental points. First, you need to get Numero Fiscal de Contribuinte- fiscal number in the authorized state body, giving the right to take further actions to purchase property. To obtain it, you will need an address in Portugal, which can be provided, for example, by a real estate company. After choosing the property, it is necessary to sign a preliminary contract, which reserves the property for the buyer. It is valid from three to six months and gives a guarantee that during this time the seller will not offer his property to someone else. Within a certain period, the buyer must make an advance payment - from 10 to 25% of the transaction value. True, in case of refusal to make a purchase, no one will return this money. After checking the legitimacy of the transaction, usually carried out by a notary, the main contract is signed and the remaining amount is paid. In addition, foreigners must pay a tax, the amount of which depends on the value of the acquired property, but does not exceed 6%. Monthly Communal expenses are on average about 200 € when living in a house, the maintenance of an apartment costs about 75-150 €. During the period when the premises are not used, the minimum established by the state is paid.

By the way, local banks are willing to lend to the purchase of real estate. True, you may need a guarantor who is a citizen of Portugal. Money can be obtained at 5% per annum for up to 37 years.

On the islands, upbringing and tact are very honored. Sipping or yawning in public places can be perceived as a manifestation of lack of culture or even rudeness.

You should refrain from comparing the Portuguese and the Spaniards: such conversations are perceived by the locals very painfully.

Tipping is not accepted here, but if you liked the service, it is enough to leave 10% of the bill.

The country has a well-developed network of ATMs, banking institutions are open from 8:30 to 15:00. Most establishments, including car rentals, accept credit cards MasterCard and Visa.

Visa information

You can enter the Azores with a Schengen visa. In case of its absence, you can contact the consular department of the Embassy of Portugal in Moscow, which is located at: Botanichesky lane, building 1. In addition to passports and a completed visa application form, when obtaining a tourist visa, the following is required: an insurance policy with a coverage of at least 30,000 €; documents confirming the existence Money, at the rate of 75 € on the first day and 50 € on the following days of your stay on the islands (these can be traveler's checks, cash flow statements on bank accounts and credit cards, bank certificates); certificate from the place of work; fax hotel reservation or invitation; air tickets. Usually, in the absence of additional questions to the visa applicant, a decision on its issuance is made within a week.

Weather in Portugal today

The climate of Portugal is Mediterranean, with a pronounced influence of the ocean (which keeps the temperature in the country lower than at the same latitudes in the Mediterranean). The north of the country, especially the mountainous region, is distinguished high humidity, with average annual amounts precipitation from 1 to 2 m or more. To the south, the humidity gradually decreases, the climate becomes much drier, with long, clear and hot summers; in the south, the average annual rainfall is less than 500 mm in places. Portugal is the country with the largest number of sunny days. AT southern regions the number of sunny hours per year reaches 3000. In northern Portugal, high-altitude climatic zoning is clearly manifested, the mountainous areas have a cool climate, in winter there is snow cover for several months. The greatest number of sieges is observed on the slopes of the Serra da Estrela, the top of which is covered with snow in November-May.

Portugal is the country with the largest number of sunny days in Europe. In the southern regions, the number of sunny hours per year reaches 3000.

The swimming season on the west coast lasts only three months, but even during this period swimming is not for everyone - the water temperature is about +18. The water warms up more near the southern coast (up to +21), where the bulk of the resort towns are concentrated.

Portugal is known for its subtropical, Mediterranean and mountain climate. very strong climate change not observed here in winter and summer. In the summer in Portugal, the air temperature ranges from nineteen degrees to twenty-five plus in the plains, and only a few degrees less in the mountains. In winter, the temperature does not fall below five degrees in the mountains, and in the plains it does not fall below eight degrees. Therefore, we can say that the climate in Portugal is warm, but not hot.

The Madeira Islands, which are located in the Atlantic Ocean, are distinguished by their long swimming season. Here the air temperature never falls below seventeen degrees. But it is never very hot here either, since the maximum air temperature can increase up to twenty-five degrees.

The climate is mostly subtropical, oceanic, very warm and mild. The Azores, which are part of Portugal, are also distinguished by their even temperature. It’s not that it’s too hot here, but it’s not too cold either. The water temperature during the year never crosses below 10 degrees, so bathing season here you can almost never stop.

Precipitation falls more in the autumn-winter season, so if you decide to spend your holidays in Portugal, it is best to do this from July to September. During this period, the least amount of precipitation falls, and the water and air temperatures are optimal for recreation. Precipitation in Portugal mostly falls in winter. In addition, there are significant differences between the northern and southern part countries. If there is little precipitation in the south, then the north almost never thirsts for moisture. Here it rains, then snows, and Mountain peaks constantly covered in snow. Quite a different situation in the valleys. Here precipitation is much less frequent. And in the hot season, they are completely absent. Coastal landscapes delight the eye with their rich greenery, while valley landscapes are more like a constant drought. It rains very rarely in the east of Portugal, and the air masses that come into these valleys are already completely devastated. There is practically no moisture left in them. As a result, the average rainfall in the mountains is 1000 mm, on the slopes of the Serra da Estrela - 2500 mm per year, and in the east of the country - 600 mm per year. Central and southern Portugal is characterized by the following indicators - 400-800 mm per year, and on the coast - 300 mm per year.

Portugal is known for its large number of magnificent sandy beaches, but unfortunately, West Coast Northern Portugal is not rich in large resort holiday destinations. This is due to the fact that cold water currents allow you to enjoy water procedures in the Atlantic Ocean only three months a year. But closer to the south there are many magnificent resort villages and towns. You can swim here almost all year round. The water warms up much better, as it is removed from the Canary Current.

In general, we can say that the climate of Portugal is pleasant. The absence of sweltering heat and icy cold makes it convenient for relaxation and life in general. Due to the mild climate, the nature of Portugal is very peculiar and beautiful.

Best time to visit:

best time for beach holiday on the mainland of Portugal is the period from July to September, when the water temperature reaches +19 ... 21 o. In general, the climate of Portugal is very favorable, and it can be visited at any time. It is interesting to visit the country in February, when the Carnival takes place.

Climate and weather in Portugal (Azores)

The Azores are subtropical climate zone. Throughout the year, they are the area of ​​formation of the Azores anticyclone. The influence of the warm Gulf Stream and the anticyclone provide the Azores with a relative temperature equilibrium. During the winter months, daytime temperatures fluctuate around +16o, at night around +13o. In summer, the heat is never suffocating. by the most warm month is August from average temperature during the day +23o and +18o at night. Maximum temperatures reach +30o. From September to April it often rains, after which the sun peeps out again, there are fogs. The maximum monthly rainfall is 110 mm. Annual rainfall increases westward from 700 mm on San Miguel to 1600 mm on Flores. Dry and partly cloudy weather prevails from June to September. The water temperature during the year ranges from +17 to +23o.

An interesting feature is the climate on the island of Santa Maria. On one part (where the airport and the city of Vila do Porto are located), the sun always shines, and it rains very rarely. In the other part of the island, the climate is more humid and it rains more often. In Floris and Corvo, the westernmost islands, the weather is very changeable, even within the same day.

Best time to visit:

The Azores are almost a year-round resort, but the best time to relax on the beach is from June to September. At this time, water and air warm up to almost the same temperatures - up to +23 - 24. In July and August it is sometimes hot, up to +30. If you want to take a walk and enjoy the nature of the islands, then the most suitable time is spring. The air temperature at this time of the year is +15 - 17 degrees. There are rains, but they only last a few hours. You can admire the whales, the main natural attraction of the archipelago, in June and May, during their migration to the summer feeding areas. Swimming with dolphins is organized from June to October. Many ornithologists and bird watchers come to the Azores. The best time to travel for this purpose is from August to December.

Climate and weather in Portugal (Madeira)

Madeira belongs to the subtropical climate zone. Due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, the air coming from Africa is humidified, and the climate on the island is milder than in the nearby Canary Islands. Average daily temperature in summer + 21 - 23o, night - +17 - 20o. In winter, during the day, the thermometer rises to + 15 - 17 o, and by night it drops by 2 - 3 o. Most precipitation occurs in autumn and winter, with the rainiest month being November with an average monthly rainfall of 100 mm. The driest months are July and August, when the amount of precipitation does not exceed 3 mm. Porto Santo has a drier climate due to the flatter terrain. In general, there are about 20 microclimates on the islands, so you need to be prepared for anything. If the sun is hot in Funchal, it can be quite cool and rainy in the mountains.

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Madeira is a year-round resort. In summer there is no sweltering heat, in winter it is warm, and the water temperature does not drop below +17o. The hottest month is August, for which the characteristic daytime temperature is +25o, and the night temperature is +20o.

Water temperature in Funchal (Portugal, Madeira)