Azores - Pico Water Temperature

Updated Tue 10:07 (Atlantic/Azores)

Portugal · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

24.2°C

75.6°F

Mild water

Valid Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 (Atlantic/Azores). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.

Versus this month's average

0.8°C above

The typical September average is 23.4°C (74.1°F) from the historical baseline.

Recent trend

Cooling by 0.3°C

Seven-day average: 24.4°C, versus 24.7°C in the prior seven days.

What to wear

Mild water

A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.

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 24.4°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 2023–2025. 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 18.0–19.1°C 18.4°C / 65.1°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 2023–2025 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Azores - Pico in December

Typical December water temperature near Azores - Pico is 18.4°C (65.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.0–19.1°C.

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 23.8°C / 74.8°F 24.4°C / 76.0°F 25.3°C / 77.5°F

Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2731 hourly forecast records across 4 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.

Area
Azores

Azores - Pico Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the water temperature in Azores - Pico today?

The current sea surface temperature near Azores - Pico is 24.2°C (75.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.4°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 2023–2025 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 24.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

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