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When is the best time to visit Ponta Delgada?
In general the best time to visit Ponta Delgada is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Ponta Delgada in different months
This is the average weather in Ponta Delgada for each month based on historic data:
July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during August.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 149 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 136 mm in December.
Climate in Ponta Delgada
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Ponta Delgada for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +19°C | +19°C | +20°C | +22°C | +24°C | +27°C | +28°C | +28°C | +25°C | +23°C | +21°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +16°C | +16°C | +17°C | +18°C | +20°C | +23°C | +24°C | +23°C | +21°C | +19°C | +18°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +8°C | +7°C | +10°C | +10°C | +12°C | +15°C | +17°C | +14°C | +13°C | +11°C | +10°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +17°C | +17°C | +18°C | +19°C | +21°C | +23°C | +25°C | +25°C | +24°C | +21°C | +19°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 86 | 74 | 77 | 62 | 46 | 31 | 13 | 29 | 53 | 88 | 88 | 136 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 19 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Ponta Delgada during the whole year:
The hottest month in Ponta Delgada is August with average maximum temperature going up to +24°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +14°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Ponta Delgada during the whole year:
Ponta Delgada achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +23°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +16°C in average.
When can you swim in Ponta Delgada?
You can swim in Ponta Delgada from July to October:
- In July - October the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Ponta Delgada looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Ponta Delgada is June with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 78%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Ponta Delgada during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 29 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 19 rainy days and 136 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ponta Delgada:
What is the hottest month in Ponta Delgada?
The hottest month in Ponta Delgada is August with average maximum temperature of +24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ponta Delgada?
The coldest month in Ponta Delgada is February with minimum temperatures of +14°C.
Is Ponta Delgada worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Ponta Delgada could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Ponta Delgada?
if you're looking to visit Ponta Delgada when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 13 mm of rain.
Other cities in Portugal
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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.