Climate in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada, Portugal has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 18°C and the city receives roughly 751 mm of precipitation across 85 rainy days a year, with around 2522 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 28.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 7.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Ponta Delgada is classified as Mediterranean. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Ponta Delgada receives about 751 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 85 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jul.

Ponta Delgada sees an estimated 2522 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Ponta Delgada are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Ponta Delgada has a climate comfort score of 96/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Lisbon — Mediterranean, comfort 95/100
• Climate in Funchal — Mediterranean, comfort 93/100
• Climate in Porto — Mediterranean, comfort 88/100