When is the best time to go to Pantanal

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pantanal, Brazil. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Pantanal weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pantanal are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Pantanal January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 181mm 6.6hrs 14.5hrs

The climate in Pantanal during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pantanal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Pantanal and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Pantanal with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in January »

February

Pantanal February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 189mm 6.6hrs 13.8hrs

February in Pantanal is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pantanal for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Pantanal and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pantanal with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in February »

March

Pantanal March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 172mm 6.3hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Pantanal is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pantanal for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Pantanal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pantanal with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in March »

April

Pantanal April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 105mm 6.2hrs 12.3hrs

Pantanal's weather in April is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Pantanal, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Pantanal and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pantanal with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in April »

May

Pantanal May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 102mm 6.3hrs 11.6hrs

May is a damp month in Pantanal and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pantanal.

May is in the fall / autumn in Pantanal and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pantanal with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in May »

June

Pantanal June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 78mm 5.7hrs 14.5hrs

The weather in June in Pantanal is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pantanal, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Pantanal and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pantanal with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in June »

July

Pantanal July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 90mm 5.8hrs 13.8hrs

July in Pantanal is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pantanal, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Pantanal and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pantanal with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in July »

August

Pantanal August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 87mm 5.2hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Pantanal is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pantanal, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Pantanal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pantanal with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in August »

September

Pantanal September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 123mm 4.5hrs 12.3hrs

Pantanal's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pantanal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Pantanal and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pantanal with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in September »

October

Pantanal October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 129mm 5.3hrs 11.6hrs

October is a wet month in Pantanal and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pantanal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Pantanal and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pantanal with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in October »

November

Pantanal November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 136mm 6.1hrs 14.5hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Pantanal and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pantanal for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Pantanal and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pantanal with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in November »

December

Pantanal December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 150mm 6.4hrs 13.8hrs

December in Pantanal is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pantanal for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Pantanal and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pantanal with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Pantanal weather in December »

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Pantanal weather stats

Pantanal weather statistics
Hottest month: February 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: June 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: July 20.2°C 68.4°F
Wettest month: February 189mm 7.4ins
Warmest sea: February 26.3°C 79.3°F
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