Ponta Delgada: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Ponta Delgada. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
☀️ Climate Overview
Ponta Delgada has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 19°C, lows of 17°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Ponta Delgada is during May, June, July, August, September, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
Drier season: Feb–Nov Wetter season: Jan–Dec
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Air Quality
Hottest
Coldest
Driest Month
Windiest Month
36 km/h
January (gusts 49)
Sea Temp Range
16° – 24°C
Warmest water: August (24°C)
Best for swimming: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov (20°–24°C)
Forecast for your trip dates
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Spring
Mar–May
Summer
Jun–Aug
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Winter
Dec–Feb
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 15°C | 16d (119mm) | 7h | 81% Very Humid | 3.1 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 16°C | 14°C | 13d (92mm) | 8.1h | 79% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 16°C | 14°C | 15d (88mm) | 9.3h | 78% Humid | 6.1 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 16°C | 15°C | 14d (98mm) | 10.9h | 81% Very Humid | 8 Very High | | Wet | View Details → |
| May (best) | 18°C | 16°C | 12d (72mm) | 11.5h | 82% Very Humid | 9 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 19°C | 18°C | 7d (44mm) | 12.7h | 82% Very Humid | 9.9 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 3d (11mm) | 12.9h | 82% Very Humid | 9.9 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 9d (37mm) | 12.2h | 80% Very Humid | 9.1 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 11d (54mm) | 10.8h | 77% Humid | 7.1 Very High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 21°C | 19°C | 15d (113mm) | 8.6h | 80% Very Humid | 4.8 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 19°C | 17°C | 13d (110mm) | 7.5h | 78% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 17°C | 15°C | 14d (123mm) | 7h | 77% Humid | 2.8 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
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