São José climate
São José (Santa Catarina, Brazil) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 1,589 mm63 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
São José climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2985 | 2068 | 2577 | 1887.4 |
| Feb | 2985 | 2068 | 2577 | 1536.0 |
| Mar | 2883 | 1966 | 2474 | 1425.6 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1762 | 2171 | 1003.9 |
| May | 2373 | 1356 | 1864 | 1224.8 |
| Jun | 2170 | 1253 | 1762 | 953.7 |
| Jul | 2170 | 1152 | 1661 | 1054.1 |
| Aug | 2373 | 1254 | 1763 | 1064.2 |
| Sep | 2475 | 1356 | 1966 | 1515.9 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1660 | 2169 | 1425.6 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1762 | 2271 | 1345.3 |
| Dec | 2984 | 1966 | 2475 | 1505.9 |
| Year | 2985 | 1152 | 2169 | 1,58963 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 74% | 5.6 | 13:45 |
| Feb | 84% | 72% | 5.2 | 13:06 |
| Mar | 85% | 68% | 4.7 | 12:20 |
| Apr | 85% | 61% | 3.9 | 11:27 |
| May | 85% | 63% | 3.1 | 10:44 |
| Jun | 86% | 62% | 2.7 | 10:22 |
| Jul | 85% | 58% | 2.9 | 10:31 |
| Aug | 83% | 55% | 3.6 | 11:07 |
| Sep | 83% | 67% | 4.0 | 11:58 |
| Oct | 83% | 73% | 4.7 | 12:49 |
| Nov | 82% | 70% | 5.7 | 13:34 |
| Dec | 82% | 72% | 5.9 | 13:55 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of São José is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 8.7 °C15.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,589 mm63 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is January (188 mm7.4 in), the driest is June (95 mm3.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 82% in November to 86% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 55%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in June to 4 km/h (2 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in June to 13.9 hours in December.
Best time to visit São José
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–August: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 23 °C73 °F with 95 mm3.7 in to 106 mm4.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is very wet (188 mm7.4 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for São José
- Summer (December–February) — highs around 29 °C84 °F, lows 1966 to 20 °C68 °F, about 164 mm6.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2373 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1356 to 19 °C66 °F, about 121 mm4.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 2170 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 1152 to 12 °C54 °F, about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2475 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1356 to 17 °C62 °F, about 143 mm5.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How São José compares
Compared with Criciúma, about 55 km to the south, São José is on average 0.4 °C0.6 °F cooler and receives 12% more precipitation (1,589 mm63 in vs 1,420 mm56 in). The difference is largest in February (0.5 °C0.9 °F cooler).
Of the 223 places in Brazil covered by World Climates, São José is the 187th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 36th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Brazil climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Posadas (Argentina, Cfa), Port Macquarie (Australia, Cfa) and Sunshine Coast (Australia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Tubarão 32 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,366 mm54 in
- Criciúma 55 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,420 mm56 in
- Florianópolis 91 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,568 mm62 in
- Lages 122 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,690 mm67 in
- Brusque 126 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,571 mm62 in
- Blumenau 144 km · 21 °C71 °F · 1,583 mm62 in
- Itajaí 153 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,571 mm62 in
- Jaraguá do Sul 192 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,616 mm64 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in São José?
January is the warmest month in São José, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in São José?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in São José?
January is the wettest month with about 188 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 95 mm (3.7 in).
What is the best time to visit São José?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–August.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 738 m, while São José lies at about 164 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.7 °C6.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.