Month guide · Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ponta Delgada in August: weather and what to expect
August is the warmest month of the year in Ponta Delgada. The sea is around 23°C, warm enough for most swimmers. In August, Ponta Delgada averages highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm of rain. Crowds in the Azores are at their peak.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ponta Delgada in August yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through August
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month.
August in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
- 15 Aug Assumption Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Ponta Delgada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinhais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,484 km |
| Bemfica, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,485 km |
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,474 km |
| Salvaterra de Magos, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 31°C | 2 | 1,476 km |
| Vale de Santarém, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 30°C | 2 | 1,482 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in August went from 5.8 to 11 a year on average.
Questions about Ponta Delgada in August
How warm is Ponta Delgada in August?
Average highs are 24°C and lows 21°C. July averages 23°C and September 23°C.
Does it rain much in Ponta Delgada in August?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 46 mm in total over the month.
Is Ponta Delgada busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Ponta Delgada in August?
About 13 h 40 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