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 16°C, and approximately 11 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
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 15°C | 21 | Wet |
| February | 17°C | 14°C | 10 | Good |
| March | 16°C | 14°C | 13 | Wet |
| April | 17°C | 14°C | 17 | Wet |
| May | 17°C | 15°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 19°C | 17°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 22°C | 19°C | 3 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 23°C | 21°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 22°C | 20°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 20°C | 18°C | 10 | Good |
| November | 18°C | 15°C | 9 | Good |
| December | 16°C | 14°C | 8 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Rainy days: 15 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Rainy days: 7 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 20°C
Low: 18°C
Rainy days: 10 days/month
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 17°C | 15°C | 21 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 17°C | 14°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 16°C | 14°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 17°C | 14°C | 17 | Wet | View Details → |
| May (best) | 17°C | 15°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 19°C | 17°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 22°C | 19°C | 3 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 23°C | 21°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 22°C | 20°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 20°C | 18°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
| November | 18°C | 15°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| December | 16°C | 14°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
Ponta Delgada
Mid-Atlantic volcanic islands, including crater lakes, Sete Cidades twin crater lakes and Furnas hot springs & thermal baths, hot springs, and whale watching.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Ponta Delgada have?
Ponta Delgada has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 19°C (highs) and 16°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Ponta Delgada?
The best time to visit Ponta Delgada is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 17°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Ponta Delgada?
The hottest month in Ponta Delgada is August with average highs of 23°C, while the coldest is February with average lows of 14°C.
When is the rainy season in Ponta Delgada?
Ponta Delgada sees the most rain in January (21 rainy days), while July is the driest month (3 rainy days).
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