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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Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 16.3 °C min: 13.5 °C |
17.6 m/s 17.3 m/s |
23.3 % 24.1 m |
69.3 % 1,029 hPa |
06:48:54 20:31:45 |
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Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: 16.6 °C min: 14.3 °C |
16.6 m/s 16.6 m/s |
15.7 % 24.1 m |
72.6 % 1,027 hPa |
06:47:44 20:32:40 |
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May. 1st 2024 May. 1st 2024 | max: 17.1 °C min: 14.8 °C |
18.0 m/s 23.8 m/s |
97.9 % 23.8 m |
77.0 % 1,023 hPa |
06:46:35 20:33:35 |
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May. 2nd 2024 May. 2nd 2024 | max: 17.7 °C min: 16.5 °C |
30.6 m/s 48.6 m/s |
91.9 % 17.3 m |
92.9 % 1,017 hPa |
06:45:27 20:34:30 |
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May. 3rd 2024 May. 3rd 2024 | max: 18.1 °C min: 16.9 °C |
29.5 m/s 47.5 m/s |
72.8 % 21.3 m |
92.3 % 1,013 hPa |
06:44:20 20:35:25 |
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May. 4th 2024 May. 4th 2024 | max: 18.2 °C min: 16.6 °C |
16.9 m/s 26.3 m/s |
81.4 % 23.0 m |
90.6 % 1,015 hPa |
06:43:14 20:36:19 |
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May. 5th 2024 May. 5th 2024 | max: 17.7 °C min: 16.4 °C |
41.0 m/s 57.2 m/s |
84.6 % 14.4 m |
94.0 % 1,012 hPa |
06:42:10 20:37:14 |
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May. 6th 2024 May. 6th 2024 | max: 18.3 °C min: 16.9 °C |
37.4 m/s 52.2 m/s |
60.0 % 11.2 m |
92.3 % 1,006 hPa |
06:41:06 20:38:08 |
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May. 7th 2024 May. 7th 2024 | max: 18.0 °C min: 16.7 °C |
26.6 m/s 38.2 m/s |
23.2 % 17.9 m |
87.8 % 1,009 hPa |
06:40:05 20:39:02 |
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May. 8th 2024 May. 8th 2024 | max: 17.9 °C min: 16.1 °C |
19.4 m/s 29.2 m/s |
18.4 % 22.8 m |
81.7 % 1,014 hPa |
06:39:04 20:39:56 |
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May. 9th 2024 May. 9th 2024 | max: 17.4 °C min: 15.4 °C |
20.2 m/s 20.9 m/s |
27.2 % 24.1 m |
80.2 % 1,019 hPa |
06:38:05 20:40:50 |
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May. 10th 2024 May. 10th 2024 | max: 17.4 °C min: 15.7 °C |
22.7 m/s 27.0 m/s |
56.4 % 24.1 m |
80.1 % 1,022 hPa |
06:37:07 20:41:43 |
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May. 11th 2024 May. 11th 2024 | max: 18.2 °C min: 15.8 °C |
16.2 m/s 23.8 m/s |
13.7 % 24.1 m |
76.2 % 1,026 hPa |
06:36:11 20:42:36 |
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May. 12th 2024 May. 12th 2024 | max: 18.4 °C min: 16 °C |
15.8 m/s 25.6 m/s |
36.4 % 22.8 m |
88.7 % 1,026 hPa |
06:35:16 20:43:29 |
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Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Apr. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Silhouette | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 3rd 2024 Friday, 3rd of May 2024 | MSC Divina | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
May 8th 2024 Wednesday, 8th of May 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 9th 2024 Thursday, 9th of May 2024 | Celebrity Apex | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 11th 2024 Saturday, 11th of May 2024 | Caribbean Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 11th 2024 Saturday, 11th of May 2024 | Voyager of the Seas | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 12th 2024 Sunday, 12th of May 2024 | Disney Dream | 08:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
May 25th 2024 Saturday, 25th of May 2024 | MS Amera | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 25th 2024 Saturday, 25th of May 2024 | Seven Seas Mariner | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 6th 2024 Saturday, 6th of Jul. 2024 | MS Insignia | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Aug. 3rd 2024 Saturday, 3rd of Aug. 2024 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 02:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 4th 2024 Sunday, 4th of Aug. 2024 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 12:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 11th 2024 Sunday, 11th of Aug. 2024 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 18th 2024 Sunday, 18th of Aug. 2024 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 12:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 31st 2024 Saturday, 31st of Aug. 2024 | Seven Seas Grandeur | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 5th 2024 Saturday, 5th of Oct. 2024 | Silver Whisper | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 8th 2024 Tuesday, 8th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Getaway | 09:30 am | 03:00 pm | |
Oct. 20th 2024 Sunday, 20th of Oct. 2024 | Silver Moon | 08:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Oct. 21st 2024 Monday, 21st of Oct. 2024 | Silver Moon | 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Oct. 23rd 2024 Wednesday, 23rd of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Epic | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Oct. 24th 2024 Thursday, 24th of Oct. 2024 | MS Artania | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 26th 2024 Saturday, 26th of Oct. 2024 | Disney Dream | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Oct. 27th 2024 Sunday, 27th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Apex | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 29th 2024 Tuesday, 29th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Sky | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 31st 2024 Thursday, 31st of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Ascent | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 1st 2024 Friday, 1st of Nov. 2024 | Carnival Legend | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 7th 2024 Thursday, 7th of Nov. 2024 | Explorer of the Seas | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 9th 2024 Saturday, 9th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Divina | 10:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Divina | 12:01 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Encore | 11:00 am | 09:30 pm | |
Nov. 12th 2024 Tuesday, 12th of Nov. 2024 | AIDAluna | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Nov. 13th 2024 Wednesday, 13th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Virtuosa | 08:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Nov. 14th 2024 Thursday, 14th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Virtuosa | 12:01 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 17th 2024 Sunday, 17th of Nov. 2024 | MS Volendam | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 17th 2024 Sunday, 17th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 18th 2024 Monday, 18th of Nov. 2024 | P&O Aurora | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 21st 2024 Thursday, 21st of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Silhouette | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 23rd 2024 Saturday, 23rd of Nov. 2024 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
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 |
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