Month guide · Ribeira Grande (Horta), Azores
Ribeira Grande (Horta) in July: weather and what to expect
In July, Ribeira Grande (Horta) averages highs of 22°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 22°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.
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 Ribeira Grande |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinhais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 1 | 1,731 km |
| Almeirim, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 1 | 1,736 km |
| Bemfica, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 1 | 1,731 km |
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 1 | 1,722 km |
| Salvaterra de Magos, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 1 | 1,723 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 0.2 to 0.7 a year on average.
Questions about Ribeira Grande (Horta) in July
Is July a good time to visit Ribeira Grande (Horta)?
Our rules rate July good for walking and cycling (highs of 22°C with about 6 rainy days).
How warm is Ribeira Grande (Horta) in July?
Average highs are 22°C and lows 20°C. June averages 20°C and August 23°C.
Does it rain much in Ribeira Grande (Horta) in July?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 31 mm in total over the month.
Is Ribeira Grande (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 Ribeira Grande (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