When to go
The best time to visit the Azores is summer, in
July and August, since it is the warmest and sunniest time of the year.
Because of their oceanic climate, the Azores experience a delay in the sea getting warm, which affects the air temperature as well, so much so that September is slightly warmer than June, and temperature-wise September is still a summer month, even though the rains become a bit more frequent. In July and August, the temperatures are pleasant; the sun shines quite often and there is not much rain. In June, it is a bit cooler and cloudier by comparison.
What to pack
In
winter: bring spring/autumn clothes, a sweater, a jacket, and a raincoat.
In
summer: bring light clothing, but also a sweatshirt or sweater, a light scarf for the wind, a light jacket, and a raincoat or umbrella.
Back to the climate of
Azores