🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Ponta Delgada (Azores) 🇵🇹

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Ponta Delgada (Azores) is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Amsterdam is drier, with roughly 25 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇵🇹 Ponta Delgada (Azores)
Avg annual high14°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)August (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)February (13°C low)
Rainy days / year152177
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, October

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇵🇹 Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Best around June, July, October. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in February (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Ponta Delgada (Azores) warmer?

Ponta Delgada (Azores) is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Ponta Delgada (Azores)?

Ponta Delgada (Azores) is rainier — Amsterdam sees about 25 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Ponta Delgada (Azores)?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Ponta Delgada (Azores) is best around June, July, October.

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