Ponta Delgada weather in December (Azores, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ponta Delgada this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

December in Ponta Delgada generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Ponta Delgada in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 94 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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  

Where to go in Portugal in December

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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