Weather in May in Santa Catarina
Thinking about venturing to Santa Catarina this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Santa Catarina in May?
Santa Catarina 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 to warm in São Francisco do Sul at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in São Francisco do Sul and 8°C in São Joaquim.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sambaqui with an average of 104 mm to heavy rainfall in Chapecó with 172 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 176 hours of sunlight expected in Florianópolis. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Santa Catarina for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Santa Catarina climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Santa Catarina?
Florianópolis
In May Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Penha
In May Penha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Praia do Rosa
In May Praia do Rosa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Balneário Camboriú
In May Balneário Camboriú generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bombinhas
In May Bombinhas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Santa Catarina?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Santa Catarina 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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