Santa Catarina Island Weather in January

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

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Florianópolis

Planning a getaway to Santa Catarina Island, Brazil this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Santa Catarina Island in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Florianópolis.

For specific regional insights in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 200 mm (7.9 in) in Florianópolis. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Florianópolis.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Florianópolis, you can expect around 178 hours of sunlight in January, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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 January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 January for the most popular destinonation in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil?

Florianópolis

In January Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
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Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
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22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
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Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
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Monthly rainy days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Catarina Island, in Brazil.

In our records: Brazil January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Brazil in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Brazil reached 43°C (109°F) in Rio de Janeiro on January 22, 1988.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Brazil brought 318 mm (13 in) in Balneário Camboriú on January 31, 2008.

Santa Catarina Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Santa Catarina Island, Brazil in January. The popular destination of Florianópolis averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

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

Florianópolis averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Santa Catarina Island, Brazil, with Florianópolis averaging around 200 mm (7.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Catarina Island, Brazil due to the typically unpleasant weather in Florianópolis.

On average, the best time to visit Santa Catarina Island, Brazil is in April, July and August with generally perfect weather in Florianópolis. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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