Ponta Delgada weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Ponta Delgada in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Ponta Delgada generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Ponta Delgada in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The city usually sees around 94 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August, September and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ponta Delgada climate page with graphs.

 

Ponta Delgada, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 94 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ponta Delgada in December?

For visitors traveling to Ponta Delgada, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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