Hercílio Luz Bridge
The Hercílio Luz Bridge is a steel suspension, truss, and road bridge in Florianópolis. It is a heritage asset listed by IPHAN and is one of the 23 most popular sights on this site in Brazil, ranking 20th among the country's most looked-up sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the months with less rain, such as July and August, which see about 9 rainy days each. Temperatures during these months range from lows of 14 °C to highs of 20 °C. In contrast, the summer months of January and December are warmer with highs of 26 °C to 27 °C but receive more rain, averaging about 20 to 21 rainy days per month.
To reach the bridge, you can fly into Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), which is 9 km away. The site is located 1,314 km from Brasília. If you are traveling in the area, Jurerê is about 19 km away.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 226 | 194 | 159 | 105 | 116 | 77 | 103 | 84 | 134 | 139 | 131 | 159 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
