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Florianópolis Weather in August

Florianópolis in August

The short of it: Florianópolis in August averages a high of 21 °C (70 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 12° · rain 100 mm · daylight 11 h 9 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & October

August in Florianópolis brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 12°, with about 100 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 9 min in mid-August, 36 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Florianópolis runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Saco dos Limoes, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

August in Florianópolis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 9 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saco dos LimoesSanta Catarina2 km SE21°12°100 mm
TrindadeSanta Catarina3 km ENE21°12°100 mm
Santa MonicaSanta Catarina4 km E21°12°100 mm
Costeira do PirajubaeSanta Catarina5 km SSE21°12°100 mm
ItacorubiSanta Catarina6 km ENE20°11°102 mm
CampinasSanta Catarina6 km W21°12°101 mm
São JoséSanta Catarina8 km WSW21°12°99 mm
LagoaSanta Catarina8 km E20°12°101 mm

The Almanac · Florianópolis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Florianópolis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°20°214 mm12 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
February28°20°203 mm10 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
March28°20°158 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
April26°17°106 mm10 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
May23°14°119 mm11 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦
June22°13°120 mm10 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦
July20°12°98 mm10 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦
August21°12°100 mm12 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦
September22°14°142 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
October24°16°133 mm14 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦
November25°17°126 mm15 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
December27°19°140 mm14 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Florianópolis in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Florianópolis in August?

Days average 21 °C (70 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 21°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Florianópolis?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Florianópolis in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 9 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 24 min in June to 13 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Florianópolis in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Florianópolis in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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