Campo de Santana (park)
Park Historic urban park in central Rio de Janeiro
Historic green square in central Rio de Janeiro offering lawns, period monuments and shade trees; visitors combine a stroll here with nearby government buildings and downtown sights.
How to Get to Campo de Santana (park) #
The park is a short walk from the Central do Brasil train station and accessible by numerous city buses. From Rio’s downtown, it’s about a 10-20 minute taxi or ride-hail trip depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Campo de Santana (park) #
- Use the São Cristóvão metro (estação Central do Brasil) and then take a short taxi/Uber - traffic can be heavy, so allow extra time.
- Sit on a bench under the trees and watch cariocas feed the pigeons; locals still come in the early morning for Tai Chi and chess.
- The park has several modest monuments-bring a guidebook or a local guide to parse the 19th-century statues and plaques that most tourists walk past.
Best Time to Visit Campo de Santana (park) #
Mornings and late afternoons are best to avoid heat and see locals using the park.
Weather & Climate near Campo de Santana (park) #
Campo de Santana (park)'s climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1154 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (152 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
