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Ponta do Sol, Portugal
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Ponta do Sol is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 4,235. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol is a municipality in the southwestern coast of the island of Madeira, in the archipelago of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 8,862, in an area of 46.19 km2 (17.83 sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 4,235 |
| Population Density | 295 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6798°, -17.1000° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Madeira |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.0 inches (737 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 4,235. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.
Climate in Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6798°N, 17.1000°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MADEIRA ISLAND | Meteorological | 5.0 m | 19 | 14 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 13 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Ponta do Sol has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Ponta do Sol
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica e Secundária da Ponta do Sol | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ponta do Sol
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantinho dos Emigrantes | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) | antena 1, madeira | AAC 166 kbps | |
| Rádio Calheta | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Ponta do Sol
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues | ||||
| Art Center Caravel | ||||
| Blandy's Wine Lodge | ||||
| Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas | ||||
| casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia | ||||
| Centro de Ciência Viva | ||||
| Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves | ||||
| Confeitaria Felisberta | ||||
| Design Center Nini Andrade Silva | ||||
| Electricity Museum | ||||
| Embroidery Museum | ||||
| Engenho da cana de açucar | ||||
| Exposição faróis da Madeira | ||||
| Immersive Museum of Madeira | ||||
| Instituto do Vinho da Madeira | ||||
| Madeira Optics Museum | ||||
| Madeira Printing Press Museum | ||||
| Madeira Story Centre | ||||
| Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea | ||||
| Museu CR7 | ||||
| Museu da Quinta das Cruzes | ||||
| Museu da Vinha e do Vinho | ||||
| Museu de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Família Teixeira | ||||
| Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco | ||||
| Museu Militar da Madeira | ||||
| Museu Monte Palace | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Funchal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço | ||||
| Solar do Aposento | ||||
| Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu | ||||
| Vicentes Photography Museum |
Libraries in Ponta do Sol
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Regional | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Casa das Mudas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do arco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal | 0.0 | |||||
| Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian | 0.0 | |||||
| Livraria Paulinas | 0.0 | |||||
| UMa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ponta do Sol
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadinho do Chafariz | |||||
| Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz | |||||
| Mercado da Penteada | |||||
| Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres | |||||
| Mercado dos Lavradores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos |
Hotels in Ponta do Sol
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ponta do Sol
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ponta do Sol
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ponta do Sol
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ponta do Sol
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ponta do Sol
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ponta do Sol
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ponta do Sol
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ponta do Sol
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira |
Stadiums & Teams in Ponta do Sol
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ponta do Sol
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | Large Airport |
| Porto Santo Airport | PXO | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Ponta do Sol
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponta do Sol
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de Santo Amaro | |
| Capela de Santo António | |
| Capela de São Sebastião | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ponta do Sol?
Ponta do Sol has a population of 4,235 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 295 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ponta do Sol?
Ponta do Sol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.