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São José

City in Santa Catarina, Brazil

Overview

São José is a busy city located next to Florianópolis in the rapidly developing region of Santa Catarina. With easy coastal access, modern infrastructure, and a blend of urban and suburban spaces, it attracts families, professionals, and students.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Brazil
State
Santa Catarina
Population
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-28.21°, -49.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
68
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$966
Local Cost
$490
Local Income
$520
Cashless
65
English
30
Temperature
16.9°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
12.9°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1588 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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