When is the best time to go to Ponta Delgada?

When is the best time to go to Ponta Delgada? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Ponta Delgada
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August, September and October
  • The rainiest months are October and December
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Ponta Delgada

Infographic of the best times to visit Ponta Delgada
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Weather details in Ponta Delgada month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Ponta Delgada for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Ponta Delgada is 68°F (ranging from 63°F in february to 76°F in august). Annual rainfall is 37.8in, with a minimum of 1.1in in july and a maximum of 6.2in in december.
  • In the month of january the climate is beautiful. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in january and it rains about 3.6in each month.
  • Between february and march the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and you can expect to have 2.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of april and november the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 74°F and it rains in november about 3.3in.
  • In december the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 65°F as maximum temperature in december and, in december, 7 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Ponta Delgada

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Ponta Delgada: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Ponta Delgada

Find out when Ponta Delgada has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Ponta Delgada

  • Very low season in Ponta Delgada
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, November and December.
  • Low season in Ponta Delgada
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, May, June and October.
  • High season in Ponta Delgada
    The number of visitors to Ponta Delgada is high in: April, July and September.
  • Peak season in Ponta Delgada
    The largest number of tourists visiting Ponta Delgada is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Ponta Delgada month by month



Best time for low prices in Ponta Delgada

Average prices of hotels in Ponta Delgada month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Ponta Delgada. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Ponta Delgada

A return flight between London and Ponta Delgada is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 152 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 205 more for your airline ticket to Ponta Delgada if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Ponta Delgada

On average, it costs $ 40 per day to hire a car in Ponta Delgada. This price varies by $ 64 depending on the month. In december, hiring a car costs an average of $ 21 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 84.

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