AI-generatedPonta Delgada, Azores at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,330 h
- Rain a year
- 948 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−1 / UTC+0
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Ponta Delgada, Azores
Ponta Delgada, Azores has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while February is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year, Ponta Delgada, Azores is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Ponta Delgada, Azores in October?
In October, Ponta Delgada, Azores is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:50 – 19:07
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 32 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+0Atlantic/Azores
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Ponta Delgada, Azores
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.9 – 22.7 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ponta Delgada, Azores ranges from 16.4 °C in March to 23.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to October.
From September to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 22.5 and 24.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.0° | 16.1° | 17.9° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.5° | 15.7° | 17.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.4° | 15.6° | 17.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.7° | 16.1° | 17.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.8° | 17.2° | 18.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 19.7° | 19.0° | 20.6° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 21.9° | 21.2° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.4° | 22.5° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.1° | 22.4° | 23.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.6° | 20.9° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.6° | 18.7° | 20.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.0° | 17.2° | 19.0° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Ponta Delgada, Azores
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Ponta Delgada, Azores, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ponta Delgada, Azores
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ponta Delgada, Azores: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ponta Delgada, Azores has about 14 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 59 | 16° | 14° | 17.0° | 4.4 h | 14 | 108 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 16° | 14° | 16.5° | 4.8 h | 11 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 16° | 14° | 16.4° | 5.9 h | 14 | 104 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 16° | 14° | 16.7° | 6.5 h | 11 | 82 |
| MayMay | 84 | 18° | 16° | 17.8° | 7.6 h | 10 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 20° | 18° | 19.7° | 8.4 h | 7 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 22° | 20° | 21.9° | 9.1 h | 4 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 24° | 21° | 23.4° | 8.8 h | 7 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 23° | 20° | 23.1° | 7.2 h | 10 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 21° | 19° | 21.6° | 5.4 h | 14 | 106 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 19° | 16° | 19.6° | 4.5 h | 11 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 58 | 17° | 15° | 18.0° | 3.9 h | 16 | 151 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
37.74° N, 25.67° W · 12 m · Atlantic/Azores
Best time to visit Ponta Delgada, Azores
The best time to visit Ponta Delgada, Azores is from May to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February and from April to September and in November. Rain is most frequent in March and in October and from December to January; the wettest month is December with 151 mm.
Ponta Delgada, Azores through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Ponta Delgada, Azores in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Ponta Delgada, Azores in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–23 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Ponta Delgada, Azores in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb, Apr – Sep, Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Oct, Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Ponta Delgada, Azores month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January16° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In January, Ponta Delgada, Azores is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 108 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in January65February16° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In February, Ponta Delgada, Azores is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in February63March16° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In March, Ponta Delgada, Azores is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 104 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in March72April16° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In April, Ponta Delgada, Azores is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in April84May18° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In May, Ponta Delgada, Azores is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in May91June20° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In June, Ponta Delgada, Azores is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in June99July22° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In July, Ponta Delgada, Azores is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in July94August24° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In August, Ponta Delgada, Azores is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in August81September23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In September, Ponta Delgada, Azores is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in September66October21° · Sea 22° · 5 h
In October, Ponta Delgada, Azores is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 106 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in October70November19° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Ponta Delgada, Azores is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Ponta Delgada, Azores in November58December17° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In December, Ponta Delgada, Azores is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 151 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
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Ponta Delgada vs. Funchal
In October Funchal has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs. 66). During the day it is about as warm in Funchal as in Ponta Delgada. The sea in Funchal is 1 °C warmer. Funchal gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ponta Delgada | Funchal |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 66 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Portugal in October: the best places
In October, Ponta Delgada, Azores ranks 5 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Lisbon21°19°80
- 2Funchal21°23°74
- 3Porto21°17°69
- 4Portimão24°20°67
- 5Ponta DelgadaThis page21°22°66
- 6Albufeira23°20°63
- 7Lagos22°20°56
- 8Cascais22°19°44
Planning a trip to Ponta Delgada, Azores
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 30 min
- Distance
- 2,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ponta Delgada, Azores
When is the best time to visit Ponta Delgada, Azores?
The best time to visit Ponta Delgada, Azores is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ponta Delgada, Azores?
The sea temperature in Ponta Delgada, Azores ranges from 16.4 °C in March to 23.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to October.
Can you swim in Ponta Delgada, Azores in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, Azores?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 21 °C. February is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Ponta Delgada, Azores?
Rain is most frequent in March and in October and from December to January; the wettest month is December with 151 mm. The driest month is July with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ponta Delgada, Azores get?
Ponta Delgada, Azores gets around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Ponta Delgada, Azores in?
Ponta Delgada, Azores uses the time zone Atlantic/Azores: UTC−1 in January and UTC+0 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ponta Delgada, Azores?
A nonstop flight from London to Ponta Delgada, Azores takes about 3 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,490 km.
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