Florianópolis · WinterMonth summary
Florianópolis weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
68% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Florianópolis in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.4/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Florianópolis in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Florianópolis enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 68% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 73°F | 82°F | 68% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 72°F | 82°F | 63% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 72°F | 82°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 68°F | 77°F | 42% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 63°F | 73°F | 37% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 70°F | 32% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 70°F | 21% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 70°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 63°F | 72°F | 41% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 64°F | 73°F | 56% | 0.2in | 8.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 66°F | 77°F | 50% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 70°F | 81°F | 52% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Florianópolis averages 82°F, 68% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -26%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Florianópolis in January
Is January a good time to visit Florianópolis?
January is an acceptable time for Florianópolis (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (7.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Florianópolis in January?
Yes, 68% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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