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.

Campo de Santana (park) at a Glance#

Address: Campo de Santana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Hours: Daily 6am-9pm

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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.

Dry season

May-September · 18-26°C (64-79°F)

Pleasant temperatures and lower humidity - best for walking and outdoor sightseeing.

Shoulder months

March-April, October-November · 20-30°C (68-86°F)

Fewer tourists than peak summer, still warm and useful for morning visits.

Weather & Climate near Campo de Santana (park)#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

16°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	-	21° - 32°	26°	145 mm	-	-	2.6 m/s	-	-
February	-	21° - 32°	27°	144 mm	-	-	2.6 m/s	-	-
March	-	21° - 31°	26°	152 mm	-	-	2.5 m/s	-	-
April	-	20° - 29°	24°	127 mm	-	-	2.3 m/s	-	-
May	-	18° - 28°	23°	82 mm	-	-	2.3 m/s	-	-
June	-	16° - 27°	21°	55 mm	-	-	2.2 m/s	-	-
July	-	16° - 27°	21°	47 mm	-	-	2.3 m/s	-	-
August	-	16° - 27°	22°	43 mm	-	-	2.7 m/s	-	-
September	-	17° - 27°	22°	55 mm	-	-	2.9 m/s	-	-
October	-	18° - 28°	23°	78 mm	-	-	3.2 m/s	-	-
November	-	19° - 29°	24°	89 mm	-	-	3.1 m/s	-	-
December	-	21° - 30°	25°	137 mm	-	-	3.0 m/s	-	-