Climate Insights for Ponta Delgada

The climate in Ponta Delgada is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 770mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 122mm of rainfall. Ponta Delgada is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are March, February, April, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Ponta Delgada has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 23°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Ponta Delgada is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 770mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 122mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11mm. That's 110mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Ponta Delgada is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Ponta Delgada, which began on June 21, 2026. Ponta Delgada is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Ponta Delgada is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ponta Delgada based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.