Ponta Delgada Weather in December
What's the weather like in Ponta Delgada (Azores) in December 2024?
The climate in Ponta Delgada during December can be summarized as mild and wet.
December is in the winter in Ponta Delgada and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.5°C 52.7°F |
| Average temperature | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 124 mm 4.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 21 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.8°C 64.1°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ponta Delgada with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Ponta Delgada
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ponta Delgada in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Ponta Delgada weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 33mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 135mm 5.3ins |
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