Santa Catarina Island Weather in May

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

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Florianópolis

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

What to Expect in Santa Catarina Island in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Florianópolis.

To explore the conditions in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 118 mm (4.6 in) in Florianópolis.

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 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 May

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 May for the most popular destinonation in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil?

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 very good that month.

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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
excellent
very good
very good
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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 May: frequently asked questions

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

Santa Catarina Island, Brazil typically experiences very good 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 Island, Brazil in May?

In Florianópolis, the average daytime high in May is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil. Average rainfall in Florianópolis sits around 118 mm (4.6 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Santa Catarina Island, Brazil with overall very good weather in Florianópolis. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, April, July and August provide excellent weather in Florianópolis. In contrast, January tends to have mixed weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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