May could be a good time to visit Florianopolis, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +73°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in May. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 108 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Florianopolis has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Florianopolis in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Florianopolis for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +77°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +59°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +75°F.
Is Florianopolis warm or cold in May?
Florianopolis is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +68°F to +63°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Florianopolis:
Climate in Florianopolis in May
Florianopolis weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+73°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+52°F
+46°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+91°F
+88°F
Rainfall
93 mm
108 mm
97 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
81%
82%
83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
4
7
7
Cloudy days
8
8
10
Rainy days
17
15
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 93 mm to 108 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 4 to 7.
Wind speed in Florianopolis in May 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 May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Florianopolis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 42 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 May in Florianopolis?
This is the weather in Florianopolis in May 2023:
1 May
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+83°F
2 May
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+80°F
3 May
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+79°F
4 May
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+81°F
5 May
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+81°F
6 May
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+82°F
7 May
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+82°F
8 May
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+83°F
9 May
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+76°F
10 May
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+77°F
11 May
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+72°F
12 May
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+72°F
13 May
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+73°F
14 May
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+76°F
15 May
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+80°F
16 May
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+77°F
17 May
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+74°F
18 May
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+78°F
19 May
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+78°F
20 May
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+79°F
21 May
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+78°F
22 May
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+76°F
23 May
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+82°F
24 May
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+78°F
25 May
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+81°F
26 May
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+81°F
27 May
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+79°F
28 May
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+71°F
29 May
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+69°F
30 May
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+69°F
31 May
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+75°F
In May 2023 Florianopolis had 17 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Florianopolis climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Florianopolis in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+76°F) and the highest in 2019 (+79°F). 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Florianopolis?
It’s always a good time to visit Florianopolis, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Florianopolis in May?
May 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 May?
Florianopolis is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Florianopolis in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Florianopolis in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.