What is the weather like in Florianópolis in August?

Expect temperatures between 14°C and 21°C with 22% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Florianópolis in August?

Florianópolis in August scores 63/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Decent conditions for most activities.

Who should visit Florianópolis in August?

August in Florianópolis is ideal for: Outdoor enthusiasts, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Florianópolis Weather in August | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

21°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

14°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

5days

22% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Summer season

Sea Temperature in August

Atlantic Ocean(Oceano Atlântico)

18.1°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

🏊Pleasant

Comfortable for most swimmers

Swim Rating

👍Good for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Atlantic Ocean

Oceano Atlântico

Florianópolis coastline

Essential Travel Info for Florianópolis

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Currency

BRL

R$ Brazilian real

Language

Portuguese

Driving

Right side

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.465

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Low Traffic

31/ 100

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Key Connections

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There iselevated chikungunya riskin Brazil.Chikungunya vaccinationmay be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Brazil.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Brazil. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Brazil.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Brazil take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAll areas in the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Rondônia, and RoraimaPresent in the states of Maranhão, Mato Grosso, and Pará, but rare cases in their capital cities (São Luis [capital of Maranhão], Cuiabá [capital of Mato Grosso], Belém [capital of Pará])Rare cases and sporadic foci of transmission in rural and forested areas in the states of Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, São Paolo, and TocantinsNo malaria transmission in the cities of Brasília (the capital), Rio de Janeiro, or São PaoloNo malaria transmission at Iguaçu FallsDrug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. vivax(90%)P. falciparum(10%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2Areas with rare cases: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is August a Good Time to Visit Florianópolis?

👌Decent conditions for most activities(63/100)

Short Answer

August is excellent for visiting Florianópolis: comfortable 21°C temperatures, only 22% rain risk, and 7.7h of daily sunshine create ideal conditions for exploration.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

83% average humidity

Ideal temperature range

20.5°C - perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Schistosomiasis

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

60% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 20.5°C, 22% rain chance
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 98/100 with romantic weather conditions
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
83% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Florianópolis in August averages 21°C with 22% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Florianópolis in August

What are the temperatures in Florianópolis in August?

Daytime highs average 21°C, nights drop to 14°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Florianópolis in August?

Expect around 5 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Florianópolis in August?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is August peak season in Florianópolis?

This is typically peak season with higher prices. Book 2-3 months ahead.

Florianópolis Weather in August