PortugalWhat’s the climate like in Ponta Delgada?
The current climate in Ponta Delgada features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ponta Delgada in recent years was 29°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in February 2014.
On average, Ponta Delgada receives 706 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Ponta Delgada?
The best time to visit Ponta Delgada for sunny weather is April through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ponta Delgada. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ponta Delgada
The climate table of Ponta Delgada shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 79 | 43 | 54 | 55 | 34 | 20 | 42 | 55 | 79 | 67 | 89 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January, February and March
- Precipitation: 706 mm per year, averaging 59 mm per month
- Driest months: 20 mm in July, 34 mm in June and 42 mm in August
- Wettest months: 89 mm in January, 89 mm in December and 79 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Ponta Delgada
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ponta Delgada
This graph shows how much rainfall Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ponta Delgada
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ponta Delgada
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ponta Delgada
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Ponta Delgada by month
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