Chapada das Mesas National Park

Chapada das Mesas National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Chapada das Mesas National Park

Best visited in the dry season (May-September) for safer trekking and easier access to waterfall viewpoints.

Dry season

May-September · 22-30°C

Easier trail conditions and lower water levels for canyon hikes and swimming at falls.

Wet season

October-April · 20-28°C

Lush vegetation and fuller waterfalls but trails become slippery and some remote sections flood.

Weather & Climate near Chapada das Mesas National Park

Climate

Chapada das Mesas National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1537 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyJuneAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

41°

Warmest Month

16°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	20° - 30°	25°	245 mm	overcast	80%	1.0 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.4h
February	Good	20° - 30°	25°	224 mm	overcast	83%	1.1 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.2h
March	Good	20° - 30°	25°	268 mm	overcast	84%	1.0 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.0h
April	Good	20° - 31°	26°	188 mm	overcast	83%	1.0 m/s	2.4 extreme	11.8h
May	Very Good	19° - 32°	26°	72 mm	partly cloudy	76%	1.1 m/s	2.3 extreme	11.7h
June	Ideal	18° - 33°	25°	24 mm	mostly sunny	61%	1.2 m/s	2.1 extreme	11.6h
July	Ideal	17° - 33°	25°	11 mm	clear	51%	1.4 m/s	2.2 extreme	11.6h
August	Ideal	18° - 34°	26°	17 mm	clear	42%	1.4 m/s	2.5 extreme	11.8h
September	Excellent	20° - 34°	27°	42 mm	some cloud	41%	1.4 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.0h
October	Very Good	20° - 32°	26°	111 mm	overcast	52%	1.2 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.2h
November	Good	20° - 31°	26°	152 mm	overcast	65%	1.1 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.3h
December	Good	20° - 30°	25°	183 mm	overcast	73%	1.0 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.4h

Getting There & Around

How to Get to Chapada das Mesas National Park

Access is typically by road from the town of Carolina in Maranhão (the usual regional hub) or from the Tocantins side; expect long drives on paved then rough dirt roads. The park lies several hours from major cities - hire a 4x4 or join a guided excursion from nearby towns.

Tips for Visiting Chapada das Mesas National Park

Hire a park guide from local towns - trails lead to waterfalls and can be confusing.
Bring waterproof footwear for canyon crossings and river fords.
Don't assume cellphone coverage; prepare offline maps and inform someone of itinerary before deeper treks.

Chapada das Mesas National Park