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Florianópolis Weather in March

Florianópolis in March

The short of it: Florianópolis in March averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 19 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 28° · low 20° · rain 158 mm · daylight 12 h 19 min

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

Thirty years of records give Florianópolis an average March high of 28°, a low of 20° and some 158 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 19 min in mid-March, 45 minutes less than a month before.

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

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

March in Florianópolis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
1° colder, 45 mm less rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 19 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saco dos LimoesSanta Catarina2 km SE28°20°164 mm
TrindadeSanta Catarina3 km ENE28°20°164 mm
Santa MonicaSanta Catarina4 km E28°20°164 mm
Costeira do PirajubaeSanta Catarina5 km SSE27°20°164 mm
ItacorubiSanta Catarina6 km ENE27°19°170 mm
CampinasSanta Catarina6 km W28°20°160 mm
São JoséSanta Catarina8 km WSW28°20°157 mm
LagoaSanta Catarina8 km E27°20°165 mm

The Almanac · Florianópolis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd 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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Florianópolis in March?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 158 mm (6.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 158 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Florianópolis?

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

How long are the days in Florianópolis in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 19 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 24 min in June to 13 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Florianópolis in March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Florianópolis in March?

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

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