Weather in January in Santa Catarina
Considering a trip to Santa Catarina this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Santa Catarina in January?
Santa Catarina is a region in Brazil. January in Santa Catarina generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in São Joaquim at 25°C to very warm in Chapecó at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Chapecó and 15°C in São Joaquim.To explore the conditions in Santa Catarina in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Laguna with an average of 142 mm to heavy rainfall in Bom Jardim da Serra with 312 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Florianópolis receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected in Florianópolis. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Santa Catarina climate page.
Where to go in Santa Catarina in January





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Santa Catarina?
Florianópolis
In January Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Penha
In January Penha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Praia do Rosa
In January Praia do Rosa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Bombinhas
In January Bombinhas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Balneário Camboriú
In January Balneário Camboriú generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Santa Catarina?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Santa Catarina with often unpleasant weather in Florianópolis.
On average, the best time to visit Santa Catarina is in April, July and August with generally perfect weather in Florianópolis. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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