Weather in January in The Pantanal
Are you planning a trip a to the Pantanal in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Pantanal in January?
The Pantanal is a region in Brazil. January in the Pantanal generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
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 25°C in Corumbá and 22°C in Campo Grande. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Corumbá with an average of 187 mm to heavy rainfall in Campo Grande with 245 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Cuiabá.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 168 hours of sunlight expected in Cuiabá. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in the Pantanal for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Pantanal climate page.
Where to go in the Pantanal in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Pantanal?
Cuiabá
In January Cuiabá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Campo Grande
In January 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 January Corumbá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Miranda
In January 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 January 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 January the best time to visit the Pantanal?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cuiabá, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Pantanal.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly perfect weather in Cuiabá. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October and December tend to be poor.
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