Best Time to Dive in Portugal (Azores)

Diving in Portugal (Azores) is possible all year, but conditions, visibility and marine life change with the seasons. Here is the month-by-month overview.

Peak seasonJuly · August · September · October

Portugal (Azores): diving month by month

JanuaryLow / off season

16–18°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Low season

FebruaryLow / off season

16–17°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Low season

MarchLow / off season

16–18°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Low season

AprilGood season

17–19°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Low season

18–20°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Low season

JuneGood season

20–22°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Strong currents

JulyPeak season

22–24°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Calm sea

AugustPeak season

22–24°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Calm sea

SeptemberPeak season

22–24°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Calm sea

OctoberPeak season

20–22°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Strong currents

NovemberGood season

18–20°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Low season

DecemberLow / off season

17–19°C

Manta rays · Whale sharks · Low season

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