Will azaleas tolerate full sun

Answer 1

Azaleas can tolerate full sun, but they sure don't like too much heat. They seem happier getting full sun part of the day or dappled sun all day. Intense heat will mar the flowers and the leaves.

Here's an article with more info:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azaleas-noteworthy-shrubs-for-any-garden.htm