Florianópolis weather in May (Santa Catarina, Brazil)

Looking to travel to Florianópolis in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Florianópolis typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Florianópolis in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 176 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Florianópolis climate page with graphs.

 

Florianópolis, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 176 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in May

Find out more about the weather in Brazil in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Florianópolis in May?

For visitors traveling to Florianópolis, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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