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
  • Ponta Delgada has dry periods in July and August
  • The rainiest months are January, October, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are July, August, September, October and November


Annual weather in Ponta Delgada

For full information about the climate and weather in Ponta Delgada a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 63°F/65°F
2.5in
February 61°F/63°F
2in
March 61°F/63°F
1.6in
April 63°F/65°F
1.2in
May 65°F/67°F
0.6in
June 68°F/70°F
0.8in
July 70°F/74°F
0.3in
August 72°F/76°F
0.3in
September 72°F/74°F
0.9in
October 72°F/74°F
2.3in
November 67°F/70°F
2.6in
December 67°F/67°F
2.5in


Weather and climate in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada enjoys a warm-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 17.3in, with a minimum of 0.3in in august and a maximum of 2.6in in november.
  • From january to may the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average.
  • From june to september the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 74°F.
  • Between october and december the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and you can expect to have 2.5in of rainfall/month during this period.


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



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