, with very mild winters (from June to September) and hot summers (from December to March). There is no dry season, however the rains are more frequent in spring and summer, from October to March.
The city is located in southern Brazil, in the state of Santa Catarina, at 27 degrees south latitude. The city is divided between the island of Santa Catarina and the mainland, to which it is connected by a bridge.
In winter there can be quite cold periods, with highs around 15 °C (59 °F). At night the temperature can drop to 5 °C (41 °F) or less. In July 1975 it dropped to -1 °C (30 °F).
The best time to visit Florianópolis is from June to August, being the coolest and driest of the year. It must be said that sometimes it can get a little cold, moreover, the sea is very cool for swimming. So, for a beach holiday it will be necessary to choose the summer, from December to March, even though the air is often hot and humid, there can be severe thunderstorms and sometimes even heat waves.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
29.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15.8 °C in January 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.1 °C in January 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
250 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.9 °C, with a minimum of
22.1 °C and a maximum of
29.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
14 °C in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.9 °C, with a minimum of
21.1 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in March 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
34.8 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
180 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
19.1 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9 °C in April 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.1 °C, with a minimum of
16 °C and a maximum of
24.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in May 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
32.4 °C in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.4 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
14.3 °C and a maximum of
22.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
5.4 °C in June 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
31.3 °C in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
13.2 °C and a maximum of
21.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
31.2 °C in July 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
22.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in August 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in August 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.3 °C, with a minimum of
15.7 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
4 °C in September 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.2 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.5 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
36 °C in October 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.7 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
26.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.3 °C in November 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
37.4 °C in November 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.7 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
20.9 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in December 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in December 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
175 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.