When is the best time to go to Ponta do Sol?

When is the best time to go to Ponta do Sol? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Ponta do Sol
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August, September, October and November
  • Ponta do Sol has dry periods in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December
  • September is the rainiest month
  • The best months for swimming are September and October


Annual weather in Ponta do Sol

For full information about the climate and weather in Ponta do Sol a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 72°F/74°F
0.1in
February 70°F/72°F
0.3in
March 70°F/74°F
0.2in
April 72°F/74°F
0.1in
May 72°F/76°F
0.2in
June 74°F/76°F
0.2in
July 76°F/77°F
0.2in
August 77°F/81°F
1.2in
September 79°F/81°F
3.3in
October 79°F/81°F
1.8in
November 77°F/79°F
0.4in
December 74°F/76°F
0.4in


Weather and climate in Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Ponta do Sol is 77°F (ranging from 72°F in february to 81°F in september). Annual rainfall is 8.1in, with a minimum of 0.1in in january and a maximum of 3.3in in september.
  • Between the months of january and june the climate is very good. The temperature rises to 76°F and it rains about 6% of the time in june.
  • From july to september the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and you can expect to have 0.4in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Ponta do Sol

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Ponta do Sol: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Ponta do Sol

Find out when Ponta do Sol has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Ponta do Sol

  • Very low season in Ponta do Sol
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, May, June and September.
  • Low season in Ponta do Sol
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, April and October.
  • High season in Ponta do Sol
    The number of visitors to Ponta do Sol is high in: February, July, August and November.
  • Peak season in Ponta do Sol
    The largest number of tourists visiting Ponta do Sol is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Ponta do Sol month by month



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