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 20:10 (UTC-4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 86°F · rain 0.7in · 11.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Cuiabá, this page’s gateway
| 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 |
Good to know
- Currency
- BRL · Brazilian real
- Language
- Portuguese
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 127/220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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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 mid-range.
What sort of trip is The Pantanal good for?
The Pantanal is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.