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Florianopolis in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Florianopolis in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Florianopolis, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Florianopolis in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Florianopolis in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 171 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
171 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florianopolis has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Florianopolis in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florianopolis for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +34°C during the day and a minimum of +19°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +32°C.

Is Florianopolis warm or cold in January?

Florianopolis is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +23°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is one of the warmest months in Florianopolis, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Florianopolis in January

Florianopolis weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+28°C+29°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+14°C+18°C+17°C
Max. temperature
+37°C+39°C+38°C
Rainfall
126 mm171 mm163 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%81%82%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
744
Rainy days
202320
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +28°C to +29°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 126 mm to 171 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 81%. Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Florianopolis in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Florianopolis is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Florianopolis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 131 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Florianopolis, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Florianopolis wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 171 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 42% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Florianopolis?

This is the weather in Florianopolis in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+30°C
2 January
☀️
+31°C
3 January
☁️
+29°C
4 January
🌧️
+23°C
5 January
☀️
+28°C
6 January
☁️
+28°C
7 January
🌧️
+28°C
8 January
🌧️
+27°C
9 January
☀️
+28°C
10 January
☀️
+29°C
11 January
☁️
+31°C
12 January
☀️
+32°C
13 January
☀️
+31°C
14 January
☀️
+33°C
15 January
🌧️
+28°C
16 January
🌧️
+29°C
17 January
☁️
+29°C
18 January
🌧️
+28°C
19 January
🌧️
+29°C
20 January
🌧️
+29°C
21 January
☀️
+31°C
22 January
☁️
+30°C
23 January
🌧️
+30°C
24 January
☀️
+32°C
25 January
☀️
+34°C
26 January
☀️
+32°C
27 January
☀️
+31°C
28 January
☀️
+32°C
29 January
☁️
+33°C
30 January
🌧️
+30°C
31 January
☀️
+32°C
In January 2023 Florianopolis had 14 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Florianopolis climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Florianopolis in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+24°C) and the highest in 2019 (+26°C). The driest year was 1988 with only 947 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2773 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Florianopolis in January:

Is January a good time to visit Florianopolis?

It’s always a good time to visit Florianopolis, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Florianopolis in January?

January is warm in Florianopolis. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Florianopolis rainy in January?

Florianopolis is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Florianopolis in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Florianopolis in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Florianopolis

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Florianopolis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.