Azores weather in July
July in the Azores is warm and relatively dry, with average daily highs around 24 to 25 °C at the seven stations. It suits a trip combining walks and sea swimming.
By Roman Antonov · sources checked
July temperatures and rainfall
| Station | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Miguel Ponta Delgada · 1991–2020 | 25° | 19° | 26 mm | 5 |
| Terceira Angra do Heroísmo · 1991–2020 | 24° | 19° | 27 mm | 5 |
| Faial Horta · 1991–2020 | 24° | 19° | 42 mm | 6 |
| Flores Flores · 1981–2010 | 25° | 19° | 60 mm | 7 |
| Santa Maria Santa Maria Airport · 1971–1994 | 24° | 18° | 26 mm | · |
| Graciosa Santa Cruz da Graciosa · 1978–2000 | 24° | 18° | 27 mm | · |
| Corvo Corvo Airport · 1961–1981 | 24° | 19° | 56 mm | · |
These are IPMA climate averages. Reference periods differ by station. The table rounds figures to whole numbers. Comparisons below use the original averages. Rain days have at least 1 mm of rain. A dot marks an empty rain-day cell. IPMA climate normals, Ponta Delgada. IPMA climate normals, Angra do Heroísmo. IPMA climate normals, Horta. IPMA climate normals, Flores airport. Wikipedia, citing IPMA normals for Santa Maria airport. Wikipedia, citing IPMA normals for Santa Cruz da Graciosa. Wikipedia, citing IPMA normals for Corvo airport.
Ponta Delgada weather by month
July is Ponta Delgada's driest month; its average high rises another 1.3 °C in August.
Bars run from the average daily low to the average daily high. Dots and the figure below: monthly rainfall.
How warm is it in the Azores in July?
July is warm, with little difference between the station averages. Their average daily highs span less than 1 °C. Ponta Delgada is 2.3 °C warmer than June by this measure. August adds another 1.3 °C.
Days reaching 25 °C become much more common in July. Ponta Delgada averages 14.8 such days. June averages 2.3 days. Nights are warmer too. July averages 9.9 nights with minimum temperatures of at least 20 °C there. I’d pack light clothes and a layer for evenings.
How much does it rain in July?
July is the driest month at five of these seven stations. Ponta Delgada receives less than one fifth of December's rainfall. Its July total is lower than June's and August's. Santa Maria and Corvo have their lowest totals in June.
Ponta Delgada averages 4.8 days with at least 1 mm of rain. That includes 0.6 days with 10 mm or more. These counts measure daily totals. They do not tell you how many hours it rains. Keep a waterproof jacket in your day bag.
Which islands are driest in July?
Santa Maria Airport and Ponta Delgada have the lowest July totals. Graciosa and Angra do Heroísmo follow closely. Just 1.4 mm separates these four station averages. I’d choose between Santa Maria and São Miguel on the activities you want.
Flores Airport gets more than twice Ponta Delgada's July rain. July is still its driest month. These are station comparisons. The stations cover different reference periods. Small gaps deserve little weight.
Can you swim in the Azores in July?
Yes, I’d include sea swims in a July trip. Choose a beach with lifeguards. Follow the flags and the lifeguards' instructions. Decide where to swim after checking conditions that morning.
On São Miguel, July falls within the bathing boat season for Vila Franca Islet. Its 2026 season ended on 11 October. Daily entry is limited. I’d arrange the boat ticket before fixing the rest of that day.
Sources: Autoridade Marítima Nacional: bathing guidance; Clube Naval de Vila Franca do Campo: 2026 islet season.
What can you do in the Azores in July?
July suits whale watching and walks between swims. Sperm whales are present throughout the year. Summer also brings Atlantic spotted dolphins. Futurismo runs boat trips from Ponta Delgada in July. Unsafe weather cancels departures. I’d book early in the stay. Leave another possible date free.
Check the trail status page before choosing a walk. We refresh the regional alerts twice a day. Read the route's distance and difficulty. Check the local forecast too. Choose a walk that suits your fitness.
Sources: Terra Azul: summer whale and dolphin season; Futurismo: whale watching in Ponta Delgada; Azores Trails: ethics and safety.
What to pack for the Azores in July
Pack light clothes and a waterproof jacket. Add walking shoes with good grip. A light jumper is useful for evenings. Bring a swimsuit and towel for sea swims.
Take a sun hat and sunscreen. Use sunscreen on cloudy days too. Carry enough drinking water for your whole walk. I’d keep spare socks dry in the day bag. Choose clothes you can layer while walking.
Sources: Azores Trails: clothing and walking guidance; Futurismo: what to bring on a boat trip.
Azores July travel questions
Is July a good time to visit the Azores?
Yes, if you want warm days and relatively little rain. July is Ponta Delgada's driest month in these normals. I’d choose it for a trip mixing walks with swimming. Book ahead for high season and leave room to move a boat trip.
Is it windy in the Azores in July?
July falls within the calmer summer wind season. I’d still take a light jacket on boat trips. Check IPMA's wind and sea warnings before departure. Choose the day's activities using the local forecast.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
Ponta Delgada has about 14 hours 44 minutes of daylight on 1 July 2026. By 31 July, that falls to 14 hours 7 minutes. Sunrise and sunset on 1 July are 06:24 and 21:08. These are local times. Daylight includes cloudy hours.
Is July high season in the Azores?
Yes. July is one of the busiest months for Azores tourism. I’d reserve accommodation and any rental car once dates are fixed. Book your chosen boat trip early in the stay. Leave another day free in case weather changes its departure.
Roman Antonov, editor
I compared the IPMA station normals and checked the operators' summer information. I also checked regional trail guidance and July 2026 daylight times.