The Pantanal
The world's largest tropical wetland, and the best place on earth to actually see a jaguar in the wild rather than just hope for one, caimans stacked along every riverbank like they are queuing, and a density of wildlife that outdoes the Amazon precisely because the water is so much shallower.
The best time to visit The Pantanal is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 32°C (89°F). Local time there is 05:09 (UTC-4).
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The year at a glance
May · high 30°C · rain 19mm · 11.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Cuiabá, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C89°F | 175mm6.9in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| February | 31°C88°F | 204mm8.0in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| March | 31°C88°F | 171mm6.7in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 31°C88°F | 68mm2.7in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| May | 30°C86°F | 19mm0.7in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 14mm0.6in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| July | 32°C90°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 35°C94°F | 5mm0.2in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 37°C98°F | 30mm1.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 35°C95°F | 80mm3.1in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| November | 34°C93°F | 100mm3.9in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| December | 32°C90°F | 180mm7.1in | 13.1h13.1h |
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When is the best time to visit The Pantanal?
The best time to visit The Pantanal is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 32°C (89°F).
How warm does The Pantanal get?
Typical daytime highs in The Pantanal are Mar–May 31°C (87°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (90°F), Sep–Nov 35°C (95°F), Dec–Feb 32°C (89°F).
Is The Pantanal expensive?
On the ground, The Pantanal is middling.
What sort of trip is The Pantanal good for?
The Pantanal is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is The Pantanal?
The wettest month in The Pantanal is February at 204mm (8.0in), the driest July at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 87mm (3.4in).
What plug do I need for The Pantanal?
The Pantanal uses type C, N sockets at 127/220 V.
