Florianopolis Holiday Weather Overview
Florianopolis is the capital of the Santa Caterina state in Brazil. This beautiful city sits half on the island of Santa Caterina and half on the mainland and is renowned for its stunning beaches - all 42 of them! It’s also a major international surfing destination and a world class windsurfing destination too, making it a major draw for both holidaymakers and sportspeople, year round.
The Climate of Florianopolis
Florianopolis has a humid subtropical climate. It remains warm or hot all year round, with plenty of sunshine, but also plenty of rain, which keeps the surrounding countryside lush and green. Strong winds can occur, but they quickly dissipate, although often bringing rain in their wake. Only around 8 degrees separates winter and summer temperatures, and sun-seekers will find plenty of sunbathing opportunities throughout the year.
Best Time to Visit Florianopolis
The best time to visit Florianopolis depends on your reason for going. The city draws visitors for traditional sun-soaked holidays, as well as sports enthusiasts and nature enthusiasts who come to view penguins and turtles.
Sun, Sea and Sand
The peak tourist season in Florianopolis is between December and February. At this time of year, the popular beaches will be packed and vibrant, and the city’s nightlife reaches its peak. Expect daily highs of around 26-28°C with overnight lows of 21°C. Humidity can be high, as rainfall is common, so you might find it a little muggy and hard to sleep.
If you’re visiting Florianopolis in the summer months, take plenty of sunscreen and lightweight summer clothing, and a hat.
A Relaxed Vibe
If you want good beach weather without the crowds, the autumn months of March, April and May are good choices. Average daily highs of 27°C, falling to 23°C in May are perfect for both sunbathing and exploring, and overnight lows of 15-17°C are more comfortable than in the summer. There will be some cloudy days and some rain, but most of the time you can expect good weather and a laid back, uncrowded pace of life.
Surfing Heaven
June, July and August are the winter months in Florianopolis, and this is when big ocean swells appeal to surfers. Average highs of 20°C are very mild, and overnight lows rarely fall below 12°C. As well as surfing, this is a good season for hiking in the surrounding countryside, as it’s not too hot to move around. Bring layered clothing so that you will be comfortable in the cooler evenings.
Windsurfing and Whales
If you’re interested in windsurfing, spring is the season to choose. Between September and November there are steady winds in Florianopolis, which makes for perfect windsurfing conditions. Nature lovers will also enjoy this time of year, not only for the flora of the area but because it’s also the season when arctic right whales visit Santa Caterina to give birth. These beautiful mammals come very close to the shores and can easily be seen from land or from a special whale watching boat.
Best months to visit Florianopolis?
April and May are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Florianopolis. The weather averages gathered from Florianopolis weather forecast and Florianopolis weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 25°c and average of 171.4667 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Florianopolis?
July and August are the coldest months with temperature at around 14°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Florianopolis?
January and February receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 264.86mm.
Travelling to Florianopolis? Check out our Weather averages of Florianopolis to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Florianopolis section.