Portugal · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Ponta Delgada are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Ponta Delgada sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in February (around 17°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 988mm — December is typically the wettest month (~153mm) and July the driest (~26mm).
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 13°C | 102mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 17° / 12°C | 87mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 18° / 13°C | 97mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 19° / 13°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 20° / 15°C | 61mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 22° / 17°C | 44mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 25° / 19°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 26° / 20°C | 46mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 25° / 19°C | 78mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 23° / 17°C | 118mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 20° / 15°C | 95mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 18° / 13°C | 153mm | 👍 Good |
January in Ponta Delgada is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 102mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Ponta Delgada is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
March in Ponta Delgada is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 97mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Ponta Delgada is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Ponta Delgada is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Ponta Delgada is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Ponta Delgada is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Ponta Delgada is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Ponta Delgada is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Ponta Delgada is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 118mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Ponta Delgada is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 95mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Ponta Delgada is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 153mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket