Ponta Delgada Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Ponta Delgada, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ponta Delgada has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1016 mm (40 in) of rainfall annually. Ponta Delgada can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 150 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 27 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 12 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Ponta Delgada Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Ponta Delgada can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in March to 25°C (77°F) in September.

Water temperature over the year

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year