Month guide · Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ponta Delgada in April: weather and what to expect
In April, Ponta Delgada averages highs of 17°C and lows of 14°C, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 1°C cooler than in May. Crowds in the Azores are medium.
Is April a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ponta Delgada in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 13 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through April
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 1°C over the month.
April in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in April 2027
- 25 Apr Freedom Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in April
Where is warm in April →| Place | High | Rain days | From Ponta Delgada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,474 km |
| Salvaterra de Magos, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,476 km |
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,469 km |
| Pontével, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,472 km |
| Azambuja, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 20°C | 9 | 1,469 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.
How April is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandApril highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Ponta Delgada in April
Is April a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ponta Delgada in April?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 14°C. March averages 16°C and May 18°C.
Does it rain much in Ponta Delgada in April?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 90 mm in total over the month.
Is Ponta Delgada busy in April?
In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 45% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Ponta Delgada in April?
About 13 h 08 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology