Ponta Delgada Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Being on the south coast of São Miguel Island, the climate on Ponta Delgada is much like the rest of the Azores.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Ponta Delgada, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ponta Delgada has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1016 mm of rainfall annually. Ponta Delgada can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 150 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 27 mm of rainfall, spread across 12 rainy 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C in March to 25°C in September.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
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
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ponta Delgada in Portugal
During the months of June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 215 hours of sunshine.
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