Weather in the Azores in July
Averages, what the month actually feels like, and what is on while you are here.
July averages
| Measurement | Ponta Delgada, south coast | Ribeira Grande, north coast | Mount Pico summitModel grid cell at 1,758 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 23 °C | 24 °C | 15 °C |
| Average low | 19 °C | 20 °C | 8 °C |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.5 h | 14.1 h |
| Sea temperature | 23 °C | – | – |
Temperature and daylight, averaged over the ten years from 2016 to 2025 and recomputed from the Open-Meteo archive rather than typed in by hand. The model works in cells roughly ten kilometres across, so each column describes an area rather than one thermometer. Checked against IPMA's Ponta Delgada normal, the temperatures land within about a degree and a half. Sea temperature averages the years 2022 to 2025. The marine record is shorter than the air record, so it rests on fewer years.
What July feels like
July is warm by Azorean standards and the driest month of the year. The heat is mild rather than fierce, and the Atlantic keeps the coast breathable even at midday.
What to pack
Light clothing, a hat, high-factor sun cream and water for every walk. A fleece still earns its place at 1,800 metres before dawn.
What to do in July
Beach and sea time, early starts on the trails, and the Espírito Santo feasts in the villages. Whale watching is at its most reliable of the year and the hydrangea hedges are at their peak.
Worth knowing before you book
Midday on an open coastal trilho is genuinely warm and shade is scarce. Cloud still builds over the high ground in the afternoon, so the summit views are a morning thing.
Quick answers
- How warm is it in the Azores in July?
- In Ponta Delgada an average July day reaches 23 °C and falls to 19 °C overnight. The summit of Mount Pico averages 15 °C in the same month, so the mountain needs its own layer.
- Can you swim in the sea in July?
- The sea averages 23 °C in July. The Azores sit in open ocean with no shallow shelf to warm the water, so it stays close to that figure all month.
- How long are the days in July?
- About 14.5 hours between sunrise and sunset, which sets how much of a long trilho you can fit in before dark.