Santa Catarina Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Catarina, Brazil in May.

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Florianópolis Penha Praia do Rosa Bombinhas

Planning a trip to Santa Catarina, Brazil this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Santa Catarina in May

Santa Catarina, Brazil is a region in Brazil. May in Santa Catarina generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in São Joaquim at 18°C (64°F) to warm in São Francisco do Sul at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in São Francisco do Sul and 8°C (46°F) in São Joaquim.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santa Catarina, Brazil, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sambaqui with an average of 104 mm (4.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Chapecó with 172 mm (6.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Florianópolis as an example - it receives around 176 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Santa Catarina by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Catarina — and find the best time to visit. (based on Florianópolis)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October24°C (75°F) November26°C (79°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Catarina in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santa Catarina.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Santa Catarina

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Santa Catarina, Brazil?

Temperature range in Santa Catarina (May)

Precipitation variation in Santa Catarina (May)

Florianópolis

In May Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
176 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Penha

In May Penha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Praia do Rosa

In May Praia do Rosa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
176 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Bombinhas

In May Bombinhas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
176 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Balneário Camboriú

In May Balneário Camboriú generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
176 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santa Catarina in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Florianópolis 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Penha 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Praia do Rosa 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Bombinhas 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Balneário Camboriú 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Garopaba 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Santa Catarina weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Catarina, Brazil in May?

Santa Catarina, Brazil typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Florianópolis average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santa Catarina, Brazil in May?

Florianópolis averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Santa Catarina, Brazil get a lot of rain in May?

Florianópolis typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 118 mm (4.6 in) on average across Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Santa Catarina, Brazil?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Santa Catarina, Brazil with overall pleasant weather in Florianópolis. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Florianópolis. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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