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Florianópolis in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Florianópolis in May is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 23 °C, and the sea is about 22 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
75/100 · #2
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#4
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: Overall, City break, Active, Family
Florianópolis · MayPhoto: No machine-readable author provided. Herbert VAlterE assumed (based on… · CC BY 2.5Climate facts
- Average high
- 23 °C
- Average low
- 15 °C
- Sea
- 22 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 26 | 18 | 13 | 92 | 4.9 | 80 | 3.2 | 24 | 76 |
| May (selected) | 23 | 15 | 11 | 105 | 3.9 | 81 | 3.0 | 22 | 75 |
| June | 21 | 13 | 10 | 102 | 3.3 | 83 | 2.9 | 20 | 67 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (75/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +1 | +3 °C | +3 °C | +1.9 | -13 mm | +1 h | -0.7 % | +0.1 m/s | +2.2 °C |
| June | -8 | -1.8 °C | -2.1 °C | -0.6 | -3 mm | -0.6 h | +1.8 % | -0.1 m/s | -2.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Florianópolis in May?
The average daily high is around 23 °C, with an average daily low of about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Florianópolis in May?
The sea is about 22 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Florianópolis in May?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 105 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. May is one of them.