Ponta Delgada weather in December

Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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December in Ponta Delgada: nice, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 16 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Ponta Delgada · #661 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 58/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Ponta Delgada climate normals — December

Daytime high17°C / 63°F😎 nice
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Rainfall155 mm / 6.1 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days16 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine6.8 h/day
Daylight9.6 h
Wind38 km/h / 23 mph
Air quality (US AQI)47🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Ponta Delgada in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?
December in Ponta Delgada: nice, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 16 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Ponta Delgada on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
What is the weather like in Ponta Delgada in December?
In December, Ponta Delgada averages a daily high of 17.4°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 154.9 mm of rain over roughly 15.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ponta Delgada in December?
Ponta Delgada has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in December.

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