Best time to visit Ponta Delgada
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Ponta Delgada
17 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Ponta Delgada).
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Canyoning Experience at Ribeira Grande - 2
São Miguel West Highlights: Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo & Lunch - 3
Azores: Private tour to All São Miguel island with lunch - 4
Private Tour 1-4 people Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo - 5
Sete Cidades: Private 4x4 Tour Half Day - 6
Full-Day Nordeste & waterfall Tour with Lunch - 7
São Miguel Azores: Explore the dramatic crater of Sete Cidades - 8
Furnas Full Day Tour | Full Day Furnas Tour (Min. 2 Persons) - 9
Half day Gorreana - Pedestrian Walk and Tea Tasting (Min. 2 persons) - 10
Chef for a day | Boss for a day (Min. 4 Participants) - 11
Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day) - 12
Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food Tour in Azores - 13
Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included. - 14
Canyoning Experience - half day - 15
Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour - 16
Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations - 17
Chasing Waterfalls in the Azores: Nature Tour
Last refreshed 2026-06-20.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Ponta Delgada (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Ponta Delgada's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14–17 | 15 | 19 | 272 | 14.3 | 79% | 25 | 167 | 2 | Quiet | 4 |
| Feb | 13–17 | 15 | 16 | 213 | 13.3 | 77% | 23 | 172 | 3 | Quiet | 5 |
| Mar | 13–17 | 15 | 19 | 248 | 13.1 | 75% | 25 | 210 | 5 | Moderate | 4 |
| Apr | 14–18 | 16 | 19 | 301 | 15.8 | 77% | 24 | 232 | 6 | Quiet | 4 |
| May | 15–19 | 18 | 22 | 277 | 12.6 | 76% | 20 | 257 | 7 | Quiet | 4 |
| Jun | 17–21 | 21 | 18 | 234 | 13.0 | 75% | 18 | 277 | 8 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jul | 19–24 | 25 | 15 | 194 | 12.9 | 74% | 15 | 301 | 8 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 21–25 | 27 | 18 | 202 | 11.2 | 72% | 15 | 287 | 8 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 20–24 | 25 | 16 | 218 | 13.6 | 72% | 18 | 249 | 6 | Moderate | 6 |
| Oct | 18–22 | 22 | 18 | 253 | 14.1 | 75% | 22 | 209 | 4 | Moderate | 5 |
| Nov | 16–19 | 18 | 19 | 270 | 14.2 | 78% | 25 | 164 | 2 | Busy | 4 |
| Dec | 14–17 | 16 | 17 | 246 | 14.5 | 78% | 24 | 164 | 2 | Moderate | 4 |
UV Index in Ponta Delgada by Month
UV index in Ponta Delgada peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
July
6/1019–24°C (feels 25°C) · 15 rain days (194h) · 301 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
6/1021–25°C (feels 27°C) · 18 rain days (202h) · 287 sun hours · 72% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
6/1020–24°C (feels 25°C) · 16 rain days (218h) · 249 sun hours · 72% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
4/1014–17°C (feels 15°C) · 19 rain days (272h) · 167 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
5/1013–17°C (feels 15°C) · 16 rain days (213h) · 172 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
4/1013–17°C (feels 15°C) · 19 rain days (248h) · 210 sun hours · 75% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
April
4/1014–18°C (feels 16°C) · 19 rain days (301h) · 232 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
4/1015–19°C · 22 rain days (277h) · 257 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
5/1017–21°C · 18 rain days (234h) · 277 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
5/1018–22°C · 18 rain days (253h) · 209 sun hours · 75% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
November
4/1016–19°C (feels 18°C) · 19 rain days (270h) · 164 sun hours · 78% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
4/1014–17°C (feels 16°C) · 17 rain days (246h) · 164 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Ponta Delgada
When is the best time to visit Ponta Delgada?
July is the highest-scoring month (6/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–24°C (15 rainy days). The top three months by score are July, August, September.
What is the worst time to visit Ponta Delgada?
April is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 14–18°C (19 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Ponta Delgada?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in June and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Ponta Delgada have good weather but fewer tourists?
July (climate 6/10, crowd index 28) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Ponta Delgada by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 5, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 2. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Ponta Delgada in July?
July is the peak UV month in Ponta Delgada, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Ponta Delgada on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, April, May, June, August, September, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Ponta Delgada bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 8 months: February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 19 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.