Santa Catarina weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Santa Catarina: highs of 28°C (83°F) and about 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 73% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and wetter; February brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Joinville, the largest city in Santa Catarina. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Santa Catarina?
least pleasant month Weather score 50/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Santa Catarina. For better conditions, consider Apr–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Santa Catarina in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 210 mm (8.3 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Santa Catarina in January?
Days average 28°C (83°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Santa Catarina weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 210 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 173 mm | 69% | fair |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm | 65% | fair |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 102 mm | 62% | best |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 111 mm | 63% | best |
| June | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 101 mm | 66% | best |
| July | 21°C (69°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 97 mm | 66% | best |
| August | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 86 mm | 65% | best |
| September | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 135 mm | 74% | fair |
| October | 24°C (75°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 148 mm | 78% | fair |
| November | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 141 mm | 75% | fair |
| December | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 164 mm | 74% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Santa Catarina in January
Weather can differ a lot within Santa Catarina: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joinville | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 210 mm | least pleasant |
| Florianópolis | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 189 mm | least pleasant |
| Blumenau | 27°C (80°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 194 mm | least pleasant |
| São José | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 189 mm | least pleasant |
| Itajaí | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 196 mm | least pleasant |
| Chapecó | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 154 mm | fair |
| Criciúma | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 160 mm | least pleasant |
| Palhoça | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 189 mm | least pleasant |
| Jaraguá do Sul | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 209 mm | least pleasant |
| Lages | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 164 mm | least pleasant |
| Brusque | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 196 mm | least pleasant |