Month guide · Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ponta Delgada in February: weather and what to expect
In February, Ponta Delgada averages highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in January and about the same as in March. Crowds in the Azores are low.
Is February a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ponta Delgada in February 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 February
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs stay about the same through the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 4.
February in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in February 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in February
Where is warm in February →| Place | High | Rain days | From Ponta Delgada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Franca do Campo, Azores | 17°C | 13 | 21 km |
| Ribeira Seca, Azores | 16°C | 13 | 22 km |
| Rosto de Cão, Azores | 16°C | 13 | 3 km |
| Ribeira Seca, Azores | 16°C | 13 | 15 km |
| Ribeira Grande, Azores | 16°C | 13 | 16 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer February. Distances are in a straight line.
How February is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandFebruary highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is up about 45% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000).
Questions about Ponta Delgada in February
Is February 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 February?
Average highs are 16°C and lows 14°C. January averages 16°C and March 16°C.
Does it rain much in Ponta Delgada in February?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 103 mm in total over the month.
Is Ponta Delgada busy in February?
In February 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Azores were about 15% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Ponta Delgada in February?
About 10 h 47 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