City in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Florianópolis weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Florianópolis
Dec–Mar is hot and beach season but crowded and pricey; Apr–May is warm and quiet. Jun–Aug is cool and wet; surfing peaks in winter.
Florianópolis weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan29°189 mm
- Feb29°146 mm
- Mar28°141 mm
- Apr27°101 mm
- May23°114 mm
- Jun22°96 mm
- Jul21°96 mm
- Aug22°103 mm
- Sep23°152 mm
- Oct24°144 mm
- Nov26°134 mm
- Dec28°153 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C85°F | 22°C72°F | 189 mm | 80% | Rainy |
| February | 29°C85°F | 22°C72°F | 146 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| March | 28°C83°F | 22°C71°F | 141 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| April | 27°C80°F | 19°C67°F | 101 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C74°F | 16°C61°F | 114 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| June | 22°C71°F | 14°C57°F | 96 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| July | 21°C70°F | 13°C56°F | 96 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| August | 22°C71°F | 14°C57°F | 103 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C73°F | 15°C60°F | 152 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| October | 24°C76°F | 17°C63°F | 144 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| November | 26°C79°F | 19°C66°F | 134 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| December | 28°C83°F | 21°C69°F | 153 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
Best months across Brazil
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Feb (29°C) |
| São Paulo | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Oct (27°C) |
| Foz do Iguaçu | Mar–May, Aug–Oct | Jan (32°C) |
| Florianópolis | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | Feb (29°C) |
| Salvador | Sep–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Jericoacoara | Jul–Dec | Oct (35°C) |
| Ilha Grande | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Jan (30°C) |
| Paraty | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | Feb (32°C) |
| Búzios | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov | Feb (29°C) |
| Fernando de Noronha | Aug–Dec | Apr (28°C) |
| Recife | Sep–Feb | Feb (31°C) |
| Fortaleza | Jul–Dec | Nov (30°C) |
| Manaus | Jun–Oct | Sep (33°C) |
| Pipa | Sep–Feb | Mar (29°C) |
| Natal | Sep–Feb | Mar (29°C) |
| Maceió | Sep–Feb | Mar (30°C) |
| Belo Horizonte | May–Sep | Oct (30°C) |
| Brasília | May–Sep | Sep (31°C) |
| Itacaré | Oct–Mar | Mar (28°C) |
| Morro de São Paulo | Sep–Mar | Mar (29°C) |
| Chapada Diamantina | May–Sep | Oct (34°C) |
| Lençóis Maranhenses | Jun–Sep | Sep (31°C) |
| Bonito | Apr–Sep | Oct (34°C) |
| Ouro Preto | Apr–Sep | Oct (28°C) |
| Curitiba | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Dec (26°C) |
| Porto Alegre | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Feb (29°C) |
| Belém | Jul–Nov | Oct (33°C) |
| Balneário Camboriú | Nov–Mar | Feb (29°C) |
| Porto de Galinhas | Sep–Feb | Mar (30°C) |
| Gramado | May–Aug, Dec | Jan (24°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Florianópolis?
Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec. Dec–Mar is hot and beach season but crowded and pricey; Apr–May is warm and quiet. Jun–Aug is cool and wet; surfing peaks in winter.
When is the rainy season in Florianópolis?
Rain peaks in January with about 189 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Sep, Dec–Jan.
What is the hottest month in Florianópolis?
February, with average highs of 29°C (85°F).
How cold does Florianópolis get?
The coolest nights are in July, averaging 13°C (56°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Floripa Airport (Zurich Airport Brasil)
- Prefeitura de Florianópolis
- Uber Brazil cities
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.2°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.