Ponta Delgada Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 17°C (63°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Ponta Delgada compares to cities worldwide.

In Ponta Delgada, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Nighttime lows range from 21°C (70°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in February.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ponta Delgada by month:

The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, gets 215 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Ponta Delgada's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.

Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Ponta Delgada, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 82%, considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 79% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.

Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Ponta Delgada this rarely lasts long on the ground.

For more on Ponta Delgada's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Ponta Delgada climate page.