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Ponta Delgada in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ponta Delgada in February 2025

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
February could be a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +16°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in February. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 78 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • February is usually the coldest month of the year in Ponta Delgada;
  • February is usually the driest month of the year in Ponta Delgada

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ponta Delgada has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Ponta Delgada in February

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

The temperature in February is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +18°C during the day and a minimum of +12°C at night.

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

Is Ponta Delgada warm or cold in February?

Ponta Delgada is typically mild in February.

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

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

February is the coldest month in Ponta Delgada, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ponta Delgada in February

Ponta Delgada weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+17°C+16°C+16°C
Min. temperature
+8°C+8°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+19°C+19°C
Rainfall
87 mm78 mm76 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
79%78%78%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
222022
Rainy days
877
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting colder in February. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°C. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 87 mm to 78 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 5 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 February, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Ponta Delgada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 27 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February 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 February in Ponta Delgada?

This is the weather in Ponta Delgada in February 2023:
1 February
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+17°C
2 February
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+17°C
3 February
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+18°C
4 February
☀️
+17°C
5 February
☀️
+17°C
6 February
☀️
+17°C
7 February
☀️
+17°C
8 February
☀️
+17°C
9 February
☀️
+17°C
10 February
☁️
+17°C
11 February
☁️
+16°C
12 February
☁️
+17°C
13 February
☁️
+17°C
14 February
☁️
+16°C
15 February
☀️
+17°C
16 February
☁️
+17°C
17 February
☁️
+18°C
18 February
☁️
+14°C
19 February
☁️
+15°C
20 February
☁️
+15°C
21 February
☀️
+16°C
22 February
☀️
+16°C
23 February
☁️
+16°C
24 February
☁️
+17°C
25 February
☀️
+16°C
26 February
☀️
+17°C
27 February
☁️
+18°C
28 February
🌧️
+18°C
In February 2023 Ponta Delgada had 14 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2014 (+17°C) and the highest in 1995 (+20°C). The driest year was 2016 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 219 mm.

FAQ

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

Is February a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?

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

Can you sunbathe in Ponta Delgada in February?

February 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 February?

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

Is it sunny in Ponta Delgada in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ponta Delgada in February, 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.