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Ponta Delgada in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Ponta Delgada in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Ponta Delgada in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
April could be a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +17°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in April. However, expect about 6 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 62 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ponta Delgada has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Ponta Delgada in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ponta Delgada for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +19°C during the day and a minimum of +13°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +19°C.

Is Ponta Delgada warm or cold in April?

Ponta Delgada is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +15°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Ponta Delgada:

Climate in Ponta Delgada in April

Ponta Delgada weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+16°C+17°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+7°C+10°C+10°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+20°C+22°C
Rainfall
76 mm62 mm46 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%78%79%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
222224
Rainy days
765
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +17°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 76 mm to 62 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ponta Delgada in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ponta Delgada is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Ponta Delgada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 43%, leading to total precipitation of around 79 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ponta Delgada wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Ponta Delgada?

This is the weather in Ponta Delgada in April 2023:
1 April
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+18°C
2 April
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+17°C
3 April
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+17°C
4 April
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+16°C
5 April
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+17°C
6 April
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+18°C
7 April
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+18°C
8 April
☁️
+18°C
9 April
☀️
+18°C
10 April
☀️
+15°C
11 April
☁️
+17°C
12 April
☁️
+18°C
13 April
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+18°C
14 April
☀️
+18°C
15 April
☁️
+18°C
16 April
☀️
+18°C
17 April
☀️
+18°C
18 April
☁️
+17°C
19 April
☁️
+17°C
20 April
☁️
+16°C
21 April
☁️
+16°C
22 April
☁️
+15°C
23 April
☁️
+17°C
24 April
☀️
+16°C
25 April
☀️
+17°C
26 April
☀️
+18°C
27 April
☁️
+18°C
28 April
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+18°C
29 April
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+19°C
30 April
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+19°C
In April 2023 Ponta Delgada had 13 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Ponta Delgada climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Ponta Delgada in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+18°C) and the highest in 1999 (+22°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 231 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ponta Delgada in April:

Is April a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?

It’s always a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ponta Delgada in April?

April has mild temperatures in Ponta Delgada. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Ponta Delgada rainy in April?

Ponta Delgada is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ponta Delgada in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ponta Delgada in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Ponta Delgada

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ponta Delgada, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.