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São José

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: São José month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in São José are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 11°C), and January the wettest (about 323 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.220.43239.3
February29.119.919810.2
March28.219.31899.2
April25.916.81268.4
May23.013.81307.6
June21.411.71117.3
July21.410.9767.9
August22.412.0848.1
September24.314.71007.8
October24.816.21807.3
November26.517.11599.3
December28.819.320610.4

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Previously

  1. 1º turno das Eleições 2026 em São José (SC)

    First round of the 2026 elections held on October 4, 2026, with 157,752 voters participating.

  2. Eleições 2026 1º turno

    First round of the 2026 elections held in São José, Santa Catarina on October 4, 2026.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Kobrasol

    A major main district and commercial center of São José, Santa Catarina.

  • Historic Centre of São José

    The historic downtown area of the city featuring 18th-century Azorean heritage.

  • Campinas

    A prominent neighborhood and district within São José.

  • Enseada de Brito

    A traditional Azorean fishing village located in the municipality, reflecting the region's historical connection to the sea.

  • Historic Centre

    A main district of São José, Santa Catarina.

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01 · Overview

São José, in brief

Where is São José Located?

São José is a city situated in Brazil, specifically within the state of Santa Catarina. Operating under the America/Sao_Paulo timezone, the settlement is positioned at latitude -28.21344 and longitude -49.16383.

What is the Population and Administrative Status of São José?

The municipality houses a population of 200,000 residents. While it functions as a distinct administrative area within Santa Catarina, São José is not designated as the capital of the country or the state.

How Does São José Connect Geographically and Culturally?

The name São José translates from Portuguese as Saint Joseph. Across the country of Brazil, the toponym is shared by numerous municipalities and localities, ranging from São José dos Campos to various smaller districts across states such as Alagoas, Amapá, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Paraíba, Paraná, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, and Santa Catarina. Furthermore, the name extends to international contexts, appearing in civil parishes within Portugal located in Lisbon, Viseu, and Ponta Delgada in the Azores.

What Languages are Spoken in São José?

In terms of linguistic communication, the populace within this administrative division engages in multiple tongues. The officially recorded languages associated with the locality and its broader administrative matrix include Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR), Spanish (es), English (en), and French (fr).

What Financial Unit is Utilized in São José?

Financial transactions within São José, as part of Brazil, are conducted using the official national currency, which is the Brazilian Real, designated by the currency code BRL.

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Frequently Asked Questions about São José

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01 · Q&A

Where is São José located and what are its coordinates?

São José is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -28.2134, -49.1638, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of São José?

São José has a recorded population of approximately 200,000 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in São José?

Official and commonly spoken languages in São José include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for São José?

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