Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Ponta Delgada with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ponta Delgada in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Ponta Delgada with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 18°C, with nights close to 15°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Ponta Delgada will be around 18°C, with nights close to 15°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Ponta Delgada. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Ponta Delgada in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
89 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Ponta Delgada. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Ponta Delgada in December
With 22°C, Ponta Delgada hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Ponta Delgada
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Ponta Delgada, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Ponta Delgada
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Ponta Delgada, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Ponta Delgada.
Daily UV Index in December in Ponta Delgada
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Ponta Delgada, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Ponta Delgada Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Ponta Delgada, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Ponta Delgada Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Ponta Delgada, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Ponta Delgada
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Average Weather in Ponta Delgada by Month
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