Month guide · Horta, Portugal
Horta in July: weather and what to expect
In July, Horta averages highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C, with about 6 rainy days and 31 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in June and 1°C cooler than in August. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Azores are at their peak.
Is July a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 23°C with about 6 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through July
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 July in 6.
July in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in July 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in July
Where is warm in July →| Place | High | Rain days | From Horta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinhais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 1 | 1,724 km |
| Almeirim, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 1 | 1,729 km |
| Bemfica, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 1 | 1,725 km |
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 1 | 1,716 km |
| Salvaterra de Magos, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 1 | 1,717 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer July. Distances are in a straight line.
How July is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandJuly highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and July rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in July went from 0.7 to 1.7 a year on average.
Questions about Horta in July
Is July a good time to visit Horta?
Our rules rate July good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 6 rainy days).
How warm is Horta in July?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 20°C. June averages 20°C and August 24°C.
Does it rain much in Horta in July?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 31 mm in total over the month.
Is Horta busy in July?
In July 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 90% of the busiest month, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Horta in July?
About 14 h 37 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology