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Best time to visit Florianopolis: month by month
Short answer
November to April is beach season, with highs of about 25–29°C. January and February are the hottest and busiest; March, April and November are warm and calmer, and winter, at about 21°C, suits hiking.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 23°C | 22 | very high |
| Feb | 29°C | 22°C | 18 | very high |
| Mar | 28°C | 22°C | 20 | medium |
| Apr | 25°C | 19°C | 13 | medium |
| May | 23°C | 16°C | 8 | low |
| Jun | 21°C | 14°C | 10 | low |
| Jul | 21°C | 14°C | 6 | low |
| Aug | 21°C | 15°C | 11 | low |
| Sep | 23°C | 16°C | 15 | low |
| Oct | 23°C | 18°C | 18 | medium |
| Nov | 25°C | 19°C | 14 | medium |
| Dec | 27°C | 21°C | 14 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Sep–Nov)
About 23°C in September and October and 25°C in November, with rain on 14–18 days a month; whales may still be seen early in the season.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
About 27–29°C by day and 21–23°C at night, with rain on 14–22 days a month; huge crowds and high prices.
Autumn (Mar–May)
About 28°C in March, 25°C in April and 23°C in May, with fewer rainy days; warm sea and calmer beaches.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
About 21°C by day and 14–15°C at night, with rain on 6–11 days a month; cool sea, good hiking and whale watching from July.
Events worth planning around
- New Year's Eve (Réveillon) on the beaches
- Carnival (February or March)
- Whale season along the coast south of the island (about July to November)
When to avoid
Avoid January, February and Carnival if you dislike crowds, traffic and high prices; the sea is cold for swimming from June to August.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Florianópolis?
March, April and November, for warm weather without the summer crowds.
Is the sea warm in winter?
No, it is cool from June to August; summer is best for swimming.
When can I see whales?
From about July to November, off the coast south of the island.