Azores — Water Temperature Today and Throughout the Year
Discover water temperatures in Azores (Portugal), with real-time data and annual trends. Find all locations in the region and check the water temperature in them. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
- Pico Island20°C
- Ponta Delgada21°C
- Faial Island20°C
- Terceira20°C
- Lajes do Pico20°C
- Calheta20°C
- Praia da Vitória20°C
- Mosteiros21°C
- Porto Martins20°C
- Ribeira Grande21°C
- São Roque21°C
- Madalena20°C
- Faja De Baixo21°C
- Manadas20°C
- Vila Franca Do Campo21°C
- Graciosa20°C
- Horta20°C
- Porto Judeu20°C
- Feteiras21°C
- Lagoa21°C
- Raminho20°C
- Nordeste21°C
- Calhetas21°C
- Praia do Norte20°C
- Vila do Porto21°C
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
- Aveiro District
- Azores
- Beja District
- Braga District
- Bragança District
- Castelo Branco District
- Coimbra District
- Évora District
- Faro District
- Grande Porto
- Guarda District
- Leiria District
- Lisbon metropolitan area
- Madeira
- Portalegre District
- Santarém District
- Setúbal District
- Viana do Castelo District
- Vila Real District
- Viseu District
Water Temperature Trends
The Azores, an archipelago situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, experience a temperate maritime climate that significantly influences the sea temperatures around its islands. Throughout the year, the ocean temperatures remain relatively cool, with average temperatures ranging between 16°C and 22°C (61°F to 72°F). This means that even during the warmest months, the sea remains refreshing but not excessively warm.
In the summer months, particularly July and August, the sea temperature can reach up to 24°C to 25°C (75°F to 77°F), providing a more comfortable environment for swimming and other water activities. However, these temperatures are still cooler compared to other popular beach destinations.
During the winter months, the sea temperature drops to around 16°C to 17°C (61°F to 63°F), which can feel quite cold for those accustomed to warmer waters. This cooler temperature is typical for the region during the winter season.
Overall, the Azores offer a unique oceanic environment with relatively stable sea temperatures throughout the year, influenced by the Gulf Stream. This results in a mild climate with average temperatures varying between 16°C and 26°C (61°F to 79°F), although maximum temperatures can peak at 28–30°C (82°F to 86°F) in the summer.