The Pantanal weather in December
Planning a getaway to the Pantanal this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Pantanal in December?
The Pantanal is a region in Brazil. December in the Pantanal generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Campo Grande to 34°C in Corumbá. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Corumbá and 22°C in Campo Grande. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Corumbá with an average of 167 mm to heavy rainfall in Miranda with 217 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 182 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cuiabá. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Pantanal in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Pantanal climate page.
Where to go in the Pantanal in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Pantanal?
Cuiabá
In December Cuiabá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Campo Grande
In December Campo Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Corumbá
In December Corumbá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Miranda
In December Miranda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Poconé
In December Poconé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Pantanal, in Brazil.
Is December the best time to visit the Pantanal?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Pantanal with often poor weather in Cuiabá.
Generally speaking, June and July provide perfect weather in Cuiabá. The weather in January, February, March, October and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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