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Ponta Delgada in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ponta Delgada in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
October could be a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +21°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in October. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 86 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ponta Delgada has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Ponta Delgada in October

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

The temperature in October is +21°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +24°C during the day and a minimum of +15°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +19°C.

Is Ponta Delgada warm or cold in October?

Ponta Delgada is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +19°C.

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

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

Climate in Ponta Delgada in October

Ponta Delgada weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+23°C+21°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+14°C+13°C+11°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+25°C+23°C
Rainfall
53 mm86 mm86 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%78%78%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
532
Cloudy days
202121
Rainy days
577
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 53 mm to 86 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 3 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 October, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Ponta Delgada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 65%, leading to total precipitation of around 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October 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 October in Ponta Delgada?

This is the weather in Ponta Delgada in October 2023:
1 October
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+23°C
2 October
☀️
+23°C
3 October
☁️
+24°C
4 October
🌧️
+24°C
5 October
☀️
+23°C
6 October
☀️
+23°C
7 October
☀️
+23°C
8 October
☁️
+23°C
9 October
☀️
+24°C
10 October
☀️
+24°C
11 October
☁️
+23°C
12 October
☁️
+22°C
13 October
☁️
+22°C
14 October
☀️
+24°C
15 October
☁️
+22°C
16 October
☀️
+20°C
17 October
🌧️
+20°C
18 October
🌧️
+18°C
19 October
☀️
+20°C
20 October
☀️
+20°C
21 October
☀️
+20°C
22 October
☁️
+20°C
23 October
☁️
+20°C
24 October
☀️
+20°C
25 October
☁️
+20°C
26 October
☁️
+19°C
27 October
☀️
+18°C
28 October
☀️
+18°C
29 October
☀️
+19°C
30 October
☀️
+20°C
31 October
☀️
+19°C
In October 2023 Ponta Delgada had 17 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 4 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 October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+22°C) and the highest in 1998 (+26°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 16 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 221 mm.

FAQ

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

Is October a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?

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

Can you sunbathe in Ponta Delgada in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Ponta Delgada in October?

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