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Ponta Delgada in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ponta Delgada in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ponta Delgada, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Ponta Delgada in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Fresh water
If you plan to visit Ponta Delgada in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +17°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 62 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to 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
79%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +13°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +18°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:

Water temperature in Ponta Delgada in April

Water in Ponta Delgada in April is Fresh. It varies from +15°C to +18°C, with an average of +16°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +17°C.

The water temperature in April is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Ponta Delgada are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +23°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +16°C.

Can you swim in Ponta Delgada in April?

Water temperature (+16°C) in Ponta Delgada in April might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

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
77 mm62 mm46 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+16°C+16°C+18°C
Humidity
79%79%79%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1019 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
141517
Rainy days
151312
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 77 mm to 62 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 5 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 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 8 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 increasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 6 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
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 72 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 14 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 61% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% 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
☁️
+18°C
2 April
☀️
+18°C
3 April
☁️
+16°C
4 April
☀️
+16°C
5 April
☀️
+16°C
6 April
☁️
+16°C
7 April
🌧️
+16°C
8 April
☀️
+15°C
9 April
☁️
+17°C
10 April
☀️
+17°C
11 April
☁️
+17°C
12 April
☁️
+16°C
13 April
☁️
+17°C
14 April
☀️
+17°C
15 April
☀️
+17°C
16 April
☁️
+17°C
17 April
☁️
+17°C
18 April
☀️
+16°C
19 April
☀️
+17°C
20 April
☀️
+15°C
21 April
🌧️
+17°C
22 April
☁️
+17°C
23 April
🌧️
+18°C
24 April
🌫️
+18°C
25 April
🌫️
+18°C
26 April
☀️
+18°C
27 April
☀️
+18°C
28 April
🌧️
+17°C
29 April
☁️
+18°C
30 April
☀️
+18°C
In April 2023 Ponta Delgada had 13 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 1983 (+18°C) and the highest in 1998 (+20°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 426 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1852 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!

Can you swim in Ponta Delgada in April?

In general, you can swim in Ponta Delgada in April, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +16°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

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, 2023.

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.