Best time to swim in the Azores Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in the Azores? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in the Azores.
Swimming in the Azores by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in the Azores by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Angra do Heroismo (Terceira), Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria (Azores), Furnas and São Jorge.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F to 63°F | cold swimming |
| February | 61°F to 61°F | cold swimming |
| March | 60°F to 61°F | cold swimming |
| April | 61°F to 62°F | cold swimming |
| May | 63°F to 64°F | cool swimming |
| June | 67°F to 68°F | cool swimming |
| July | 71°F to 72°F | pleasant swimming |
| August | 74°F to 75°F | pleasant swimming |
| September | 74°F to 74°F | pleasant swimming |
| October | 69°F to 71°F | pleasant swimming* |
| November | 65°F to 66°F | cool swimming |
| December | 63°F to 64°F | cool swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in the Azores?
Best time to swim in Angra do Heroismo (Terceira)
The best months for swimming in Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) are july, august et september.
Best time to swim in Ponta Delgada
The best months for swimming in Ponta Delgada are july, august et september.
Best time to swim in Santa Maria (Azores)
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Santa Maria (Azores).
Best time to swim in Furnas
The best months for swimming in Furnas are july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in São Jorge
The best months for swimming in São Jorge are july, august et september.
Other cities and places in the Azores:
Water temperatures in the Azores over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in the Azores for the cities of: Angra do Heroismo (Terceira), Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria (Azores), Furnas and São Jorge.