São Francisco do Sul Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

São Francisco do Sul has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1778 mm (70 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in São Francisco do Sul, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 246 mm (9.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our São Francisco do Sul Temperature page.

São Francisco do Sul's average annual precipitation is 1778 mm (70 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including São Francisco do Sul:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about São Francisco do Sul's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our São Francisco do Sul Climate page.