Alto Cariri National Park

How to Get to Alto Cariri National Park #

Access typically requires travel from Valença or nearby regional towns in southern Bahia. Visitors usually arrange transport by road; expect unpaved stretches and coordinate with local guides for trailheads and permissions.

Tips for Visiting Alto Cariri National Park #

Hire a local guide: access often requires knowledge of trails and permissions in the park's remote sectors.
Pack for heat and sun protection; much of the park is dry caatinga and thorn scrub.
Start early and target watercourses - waterfalls and seasonal pools are where wildlife congregates.

Best Time to Visit Alto Cariri National Park #

Best during the dry months for trail access; the rainy season brings dramatic vegetation and waterfalls but can hinder travel.

Dry Season (May-Sep)

May-Sep · 24°C to 32°C

Easier trails and reliable access; streams are smaller but trails are not muddy.

Rainy Season (Oct-Apr)

Oct-Apr · 22°C to 30°C

Lush scenery and fuller waterfalls but some tracks may be impassable and heat-humidity rises.

Weather & Climate near Alto Cariri National Park #

Climate

Alto Cariri National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (865 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good

Best Time to Visit

AugustMayJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

41°

Warmest Month

10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

3.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.9

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 27°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

11.0h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 25°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

20° – 29°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

113 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

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