Highlights, wonders and curiosities
Climate in the Azores
The Azores Archipelago is characterized throughout the year by a mild climate with twelve months a year of average temperatures above 10 ° C. The climate in the Azores enjoys a favorable position as the islands are located in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere.
Average temperatures fluctuate between 14.1 ° C in February, and 22.1 ° C in August, even though temperatures have reached 28.8 ° C in the summer months. Excluding the top of the mountain of Pico (2,350m) snow is unknown and there has never been a temperature below zero. In the same way the overwhelming heat that some other countries experience here is completely absent.
The climate in the Azores means that the air, which has a humidity almost never lower than 60% and generally higher than 70%, leads to a general increase in the perceived temperatures, absolutely comfortable therefore also in its highest peaks given the highest ever so high.
Precipitation is normally moderate although relatively frequent and contributes to making the environment green and lush. the rainiest period of the year is between September and December and between March and April the meteorological variability is particularly pronounced.
Of course the summer months – between June and September / October – have more sunny periods and higher temperatures. In the Azores, in any case, cases of rain lasting more than two days are very rare, generally even when it rains it is for short periods and interspersed with patches of sunshine.
Thanks to the Gulf Stream, which helps to mitigate the sea temperature, the water temperature is even more constant: its average temperature varies between 16ºC in winter and 20.5ºC in summer even if sometimes they are recorded, in this season, maximum temperatures of around 24ºC – 25ºC
What to do in the Azores?
10 Volcanoes Trail – Private Tour Faial
4 Peaks, 4 Vulcanoes
Around Caldeira Trail – Private Tour in Faial
The trail around the rim of Caldeira is the highest trail on Faial. Caldeira is a very unique volcanic collapse crater because the high altitude allows for a geological interpretation of most of Faial’s characteristics. The interior of the Caldeira is one of the most important nature preservation sites in the Azores.
Around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo (April 15 to October 15)
Banana Trip – Private Tour in Pico
The Banana Trip is a full day cultural tour in Pico island. Usually, we focus on the South coast of Pico island. We will learn about the wine culture and the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards landscape. And we will better understand the importance of the Azores Whaling culture, by visiting a few heritage sites, like the Whaling Museum.
A traditional lunch is included at Lajes village. In between, we will appreciate several natural tide pools and visit the interior of the island, Pico Central Plateau. We call it Banana Trip, because the final goal is to visit our own banana plantation. To check and see if there’s a ripe bunch of bananas, ready to harvest.
The Banana Trip is a private cultural tour in Pico island that offers an exclusive experience. The price includes all expenses from Faial island and back.
Caldeira Descent – Private Tour in Faial
The Caldeira of Faial has been a natural reserve since 1972 (category I – IUCN). It’s a volcanic collapse crater with unique characteristics. Since the Caldeira of Faial Descent is such a special experience, Faial Natural Park controls the access to the bottom, issuing only a limited number of permits. For this reason, a certified guide is mandatory for the Caldeira Descent.
