Ponta Delgada is the largest city on the Portuguese island of São Miguel in the Azores archipelago. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the city lies on the south coast of the island and is situated to the east of the São Miguel Island’s capital, Ponta Delgada. The city has a population of around 55,000 and is known for its colonial architecture, vibrant nightlife, and stunning natural beauty.
Ponta Delgada is the administrative capital of the Azores and the seat of the Regional Government. It is also the main port and economic center of the island. The city is known for its stunning architecture, which is a mix of traditional Portuguese and colonial styles. The historic center of the city is home to churches, convents, and other monuments dating back to the 16th century.
Ponta Delgada is also home to several important historical sites. The Fortress of São Brás, built in the 16th century, is one of the oldest fortifications in the Azores. The city also houses the Church of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, a 17th century Baroque-style church, and the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, a 16th century Gothic-style church.
The city is located on the south coast of São Miguel Island, in the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by the municipalities of Nordeste and Ribeira Grande to the east, Vila Franca do Campo to the west, and Lagoa to the south. The city is known for its mild climate, with temperatures rarely rising above 25°C (77°F) in the summer and rarely dropping below 10°C (50°F) in the winter.
Ponta Delgada is an important cultural and economic center in the Azores. The city is home to several museums, galleries, and theaters, as well as a vibrant nightlife. It is also the home of the University of the Azores, which was founded in 1976. The city is well-connected to the rest of the island and the mainland by air and sea, making it an ideal destination for travelers.
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Spring (March-May): Ponta Delgada in Sao Miguel Portugal has a mild and wet climate during the spring months. Average temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) to 18°C (64°F). Rainfall is common and can range from light showers to heavy downpours. Summer (June-August): The summer months in Ponta Delgada are warm and sunny. Average temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) to 28°C (82°F). The humidity is usually high and there is an increase in rainfall during this season. Autumn (September-November): The autumn months in Ponta Delgada are mild and wet. Average temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) to 18°C (64°F). Rainfall is common and can range from light showers to heavy downpours. Winter (December-February): The winter months in Ponta Delgada are mild and wet. Average temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) to 16°C (61°F). Rainfall is common and can range from light showers to heavy downpours.
Our weather forecast for Ponta Delgada - Sao Miguel helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 7th 2024 Dec. 7th 2024 | max: 18.8 °C min: 17 °C |
18.7 m/s 26.6 m/s |
70.7 % 21.8 m |
86.4 % 1,034 hPa |
07:45:08 17:23:38 |
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Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 | max: 18.9 °C min: 16.2 °C |
24.5 m/s 31.3 m/s |
43.8 % 24.1 m |
82.7 % 1,034 hPa |
07:45:58 17:23:41 |
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Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 | max: 17.3 °C min: 16.1 °C |
21.2 m/s 26.3 m/s |
72.6 % 24.1 m |
72.4 % 1,033 hPa |
07:46:47 17:23:47 |
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Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 | max: 16.9 °C min: 14.7 °C |
14.0 m/s 17.3 m/s |
94.1 % 24.1 m |
63.9 % 1,031 hPa |
07:47:34 17:23:55 |
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Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 | max: 16.1 °C min: 14.4 °C |
11.9 m/s 15.8 m/s |
67.5 % 24.1 m |
65.5 % 1,030 hPa |
07:48:21 17:24:04 |
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Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 | max: 16.6 °C min: 14.6 °C |
29.9 m/s 33.8 m/s |
75.8 % 24.1 m |
73.0 % 1,029 hPa |
07:49:06 17:24:16 |
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Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 | max: 14.9 °C min: 13 °C |
37.8 m/s 47.9 m/s |
97.8 % 20.6 m |
67.3 % 1,023 hPa |
07:49:49 17:24:30 |
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Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 | max: 14.6 °C min: 12.5 °C |
53.6 m/s 68.4 m/s |
89.5 % 21.0 m |
68.1 % 1,014 hPa |
07:50:31 17:24:46 |
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Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 | max: 15.3 °C min: 13.1 °C |
51.0 m/s 66.8 m/s |
68.8 % 19.9 m |
73.4 % 1,005 hPa |
07:51:12 17:25:04 |
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Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 | max: 16.0 °C min: 15.2 °C |
56.5 m/s 74.5 m/s |
80.8 % 17.2 m |
87.0 % 1,004 hPa |
07:51:51 17:25:24 |
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Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 | max: 16.4 °C min: 15.7 °C |
34.6 m/s 40.3 m/s |
82.9 % 21.2 m |
76.7 % 1,013 hPa |
07:52:28 17:25:46 |
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Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 | max: 15.9 °C min: 15.1 °C |
35.3 m/s 43.9 m/s |
86.1 % 23.2 m |
68.1 % 1,016 hPa |
07:53:04 17:26:09 |
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Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 | max: 16.3 °C min: 15.2 °C |
40.7 m/s 50.4 m/s |
86.5 % 22.8 m |
68.8 % 1,015 hPa |
07:53:38 17:26:35 |
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Dec. 20th 2024 Dec. 20th 2024 | max: 15.6 °C min: 14 °C |
23.0 m/s 27.2 m/s |
79.1 % 24.1 m |
68.5 % 1,017 hPa |
07:54:11 17:27:03 |
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Dec. 21st 2024 Dec. 21st 2024 | max: 18.5 °C min: 14.6 °C |
20.9 m/s 31.3 m/s |
92.0 % 13.2 m |
90.6 % 1,012 hPa |
07:54:41 17:27:32 |
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Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Dec. 8th 2024 Sunday, 8th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Encore | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
Jan. 11th 2025 Saturday, 11th of Jan. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 11:00 am | 05:30 pm | |
Feb. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Feb. 2025 | P&O Ventura | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 11:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Feb. 14th 2025 Friday, 14th of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Breakaway | 07:30 pm | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Breakaway | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Feb. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Feb. 2025 | AIDAmar | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Mar. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Mar. 2025 | Celebrity Apex | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Spirit | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Mar. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Mar. 2025 | Queen Victoria | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 30th 2025 Sunday, 30th of Mar. 2025 | Celebrity Eclipse | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 31st 2025 Monday, 31st of Mar. 2025 | P&O Britannia | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 7th 2025 Monday, 7th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Epic | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Apr. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Apr. 2025 | EXPLORA I | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Apr. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Apr. 2025 | Regal Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 12th 2025 Saturday, 12th of Apr. 2025 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 13th 2025 Sunday, 13th of Apr. 2025 | MSC Virtuosa | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 16th 2025 Wednesday, 16th of Apr. 2025 | MSC Divina | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 19th 2025 Saturday, 19th of Apr. 2025 | Mein Schiff 3 | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Apr. 19th 2025 Saturday, 19th of Apr. 2025 | MS Amera | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 21st 2025 Monday, 21st of Apr. 2025 | Brilliance of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 27th 2025 Sunday, 27th of Apr. 2025 | Celebrity Equinox | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Apr. 30th 2025 Wednesday, 30th of Apr. 2025 | Mein Schiff 2 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 | Odyssey of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 4th 2025 Sunday, 4th of May 2025 | Carnival Valor | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 6th 2025 Tuesday, 6th of May 2025 | Independence of the Seas | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 7th 2025 Wednesday, 7th of May 2025 | Explorer of the Seas | 11:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 | MS Vista | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 | Voyager of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 18th 2025 Sunday, 18th of May 2025 | Costa Fortuna | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 17th 2025 Tuesday, 17th of Jun. 2025 | Carnival Valor | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Jul. 2025 | MS Amera | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Aug. 30th 2025 Saturday, 30th of Aug. 2025 | Seven Seas Splendor | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 13th 2025 Monday, 13th of Oct. 2025 | MS Volendam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 20th 2025 Monday, 20th of Oct. 2025 | Norwegian Jewel | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
Oct. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Oct. 2025 | Independence of the Seas | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Oct. 24th 2025 Friday, 24th of Oct. 2025 | Celebrity Apex | 10:30 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Oct. 2025 | Norwegian Sky | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Oct. 27th 2025 Monday, 27th of Oct. 2025 | MS Artania | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 29th 2025 Wednesday, 29th of Oct. 2025 | Queen Victoria | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 30th 2025 Thursday, 30th of Oct. 2025 | Odyssey of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Nov. 2025 | Norwegian Star | 12:30 pm | 08:15 pm | |
Nov. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Nov. 2025 | Celebrity Constellation | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Nov. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Nov. 2025 | Norwegian Star | 12:30 pm | 08:15 pm | |
Nov. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Nov. 2025 | Carnival Miracle | 11:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Nov. 14th 2025 Friday, 14th of Nov. 2025 | Norwegian Sky | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Nov. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Nov. 2025 | Norwegian Epic | 11:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Nov. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Nov. 2025 | Norwegian Breakaway | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Nov. 2025 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Nov. 2025 | P&O Aurora | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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