Ponta Delgada weather in December

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 high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 155 mm / 6.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 38 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.