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Florianópolis in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Florianópolis in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 22 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
64/100 · #8
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#12
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: Beach
Florianópolis · JanuaryPhoto: No machine-readable author provided. Herbert VAlterE assumed (based on… · CC BY 2.5Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 22 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 28 | 20 | 19 | 151 | 7.5 | 78 | 3.8 | 24 | 67 |
| January (selected) | 28 | 21 | 22 | 195 | 7.3 | 79 | 3.7 | 26 | 64 |
| February | 29 | 22 | 20 | 154 | 6.9 | 80 | 3.4 | 26 | 64 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (64/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +3 | -0.7 °C | -1.5 °C | -2.7 | -43.3 mm | +0.2 h | -0.9 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.5 °C |
| February | ±0 | +0.2 °C | +0.3 °C | -1.9 | -40.4 mm | -0.4 h | +0.4 % | -0.3 m/s | +0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Florianópolis in January?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Florianópolis in January?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Florianópolis in January?
The curated estimate is about 22 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 195 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Florianópolis?
By the climate score, March, April, May and November are the strongest months for Florianópolis. For a beach trip: January, March, April and December. January is not among them.