Santa Catarina Island Weather in December

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

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Florianópolis

Are you planning a trip a to Santa Catarina Island, Brazil in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Santa Catarina Island in December

Santa Catarina Island, Brazil is a region in Brazil. December in Santa Catarina Island generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Florianópolis.

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

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 144 mm (5.7 in) in Florianópolis.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Florianópolis gets approximately 188 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Santa Catarina Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Catarina Island — 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) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°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 Island in December

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

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 Island

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil?

Florianópolis

In December Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
188 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Catarina Island, in Brazil.

Santa Catarina Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil in December?

Expect pleasant weather across Santa Catarina Island, Brazil in December. The popular destination of Florianópolis averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil in December?

Florianópolis averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

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

Florianópolis typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 144 mm (5.7 in) on average across Santa Catarina Island, Brazil.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Santa Catarina Island, Brazil?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Santa Catarina Island, 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 weather in January tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Santa Catarina Island.

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