Florianópolis

City in Brazil

Florianópolis
Photo: Herr stahlhoefer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Florianópolis is a city in Brazil with a population of 587,486 in 2025. Located 1,314 km from Brasília, it draws visitors to its notable local sights.

What to see

Visitors to the city can explore the historic Hercílio Luz Bridge and visit Jurerê. Additional spots in the area include Mole Beach, Praia Brava, and Praia dos Ingleses.

When to go

The city experiences daily highs and lows throughout the year. January and February are the warmest months with daily highs of 27 °C and lows of 22 °C to 23 °C, though January sees 226 mm of rain over about 21 days. July is the coolest month with a high of 19 °C and a low of 14 °C, alongside 103 mm of rain on about 9 days. June and August are also relatively dry with about 10 and 9 rainy days respectively.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Hercílio Luz International Airport, located 9 km away in Florianópolis.

Top sights in Florianópolis

  1. Hercílio Luz BridgeHercílio Luz Bridge
  2. JurerêJurerê

Weather by month

The warmest month is February, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is January, with about 226 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C272727252220192021222426
Average low, °C222322201715141416181921
Rainfall, mm2261941591051167710384134139131159
Rainy days2118181312109913191620

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Florianópolis (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

Also worth a look

  • Mole Beach
  • Praia Brava
  • Praia dos Ingleses

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