INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Azores - Pico Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:52 (Atlantic/Azores)
Portugal · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:52 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
20.8°C
69.4°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:52 (Atlantic/Azores). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.9°C above
The typical November average is 19.9°C (67.8°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.4°C
Seven-day average: 21.0°C, versus 21.4°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Cool water
A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Azores - Pico, typical monthly averages range from about 16.3°C (61.3°F) in February to 24.4°C (75.9°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Azores - Pico has been 21.6°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Azores - Pico, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3–18.2°C | 17.2°C / 63.0°F |
| February | 16.0–16.7°C | 16.3°C / 61.3°F |
| March | 15.9–16.6°C | 16.3°C / 61.3°F |
| April | 16.4–16.7°C | 16.5°C / 61.7°F |
| May | 17.6–18.3°C | 18.0°C / 64.4°F |
| June | 19.9–20.6°C | 20.2°C / 68.4°F |
| July | 21.8–23.3°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| August | 23.8–25.5°C | 24.4°C / 75.9°F |
| September | 22.9–24.0°C | 23.4°C / 74.1°F |
| October | 21.3–22.2°C | 21.8°C / 71.2°F |
| November | 19.5–20.2°C | 19.9°C / 67.8°F |
| December | 17.4–19.1°C | 18.1°C / 64.6°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (38.38, -28.29). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Azores - Pico in January
Typical January water temperature near Azores - Pico is 17.2°C (63.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.3–18.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 18.1°C · February 16.3°C.
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Azores - Pico in February
Typical February water temperature near Azores - Pico is 16.3°C (61.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.0–16.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 17.2°C · March 16.3°C.
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Azores - Pico in March
Typical March water temperature near Azores - Pico is 16.3°C (61.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.9–16.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 16.3°C · April 16.5°C.
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Azores - Pico in April
Typical April water temperature near Azores - Pico is 16.5°C (61.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.4–16.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 16.3°C · May 18.0°C.
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Azores - Pico in May
Typical May water temperature near Azores - Pico is 18.0°C (64.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.6–18.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 16.5°C · June 20.2°C.
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Azores - Pico in June
Typical June water temperature near Azores - Pico is 20.2°C (68.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.9–20.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: May 18.0°C · July 22.4°C.
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Azores - Pico in July
Typical July water temperature near Azores - Pico is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.8–23.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 20.2°C · August 24.4°C.
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Azores - Pico in August
Typical August water temperature near Azores - Pico is 24.4°C (75.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.8–25.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: July 22.4°C · September 23.4°C.
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Azores - Pico in September
Typical September water temperature near Azores - Pico is 23.4°C (74.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.9–24.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 24.4°C · October 21.8°C.
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Azores - Pico in October
Typical October water temperature near Azores - Pico is 21.8°C (71.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.3–22.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: September 23.4°C · November 19.9°C.
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Azores - Pico in November
Typical November water temperature near Azores - Pico is 19.9°C (67.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.5–20.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 21.8°C · December 18.1°C.
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Azores - Pico in December
Typical December water temperature near Azores - Pico is 18.1°C (64.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.4–19.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 19.9°C · January 17.2°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 17.5°C / 63.5°F | 19.5°C / 67.1°F | 21.3°C / 70.3°F |
| July | 20.6°C / 69.1°F | 21.8°C / 71.3°F | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| August | 21.8°C / 71.2°F | 23.6°C / 74.4°F | 25.5°C / 77.9°F |
| September | 22.7°C / 72.9°F | 24.2°C / 75.6°F | 25.3°C / 77.5°F |
| October | 20.9°C / 69.6°F | 21.8°C / 71.3°F | 22.7°C / 72.9°F |
| November | 20.2°C / 68.4°F | 20.9°C / 69.5°F | 21.2°C / 70.2°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3811 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Azores - Pico
Volcanic island with dramatic underwater landscapes and clear ocean water.
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Azores - Pico Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Azores - Pico today?
The current sea surface temperature near Azores - Pico is 20.8°C (69.4°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 21.6°C.
When is the water warmest in Azores - Pico?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 24.4°C (75.9°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Azores - Pico?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 16.3°C (61.3°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Azores - Pico today?
At 20.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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