🇬🇧 London vs Ponta Delgada (Azores) 🇵🇹

London, United Kingdom 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 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. London is drier, with roughly 66 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇧 London🇵🇹 Ponta Delgada (Azores)
Avg annual high16°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (24°C)August (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)February (13°C low)
Rainy days / year111177
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, October

🇬🇧 London

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

🇵🇹 Ponta Delgada (Azores)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is London or Ponta Delgada (Azores) warmer?

Ponta Delgada (Azores) is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

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

Ponta Delgada (Azores) is rainier — London sees about 66 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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