Emas National Park
Park Savanna park protecting jaguars and cerrado biodiversity
In Brazil’s Cerrado, Emas National Park protects open grasslands and gallery forest; visitors come for wildlife viewing, birdwatching and seasonal hiking across broad savanna.
Tips for Visiting Emas National Park #
- Plan for the dry season (roughly May-September): wildlife is easier to spot, trails and park roads are far more passable than during the rainy months.
- Book a guided drive or ranger-led outing through a local lodge or the park authority - guides know where grassland mammals and rare birds concentrate and will maximize sightings.
- Aim for dawn or dusk for mammal activity (and cooler light for photography); many visitors only do daytime drives and miss crepuscular species and pronounced bird activity around seasonal pools.
- Check road and access conditions in advance and confirm any entry fees or permit procedures with the park authority - some access points become impassable after rain and local operators will advise the safest routes.
Best Time to Visit Emas National Park #
Visit during the dry season (May-September) for the easiest access and best wildlife viewing.
Weather & Climate near Emas National Park #
Emas National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 11°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1600 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (305 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (211 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 21 mm.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 21 mm.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).
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November
November is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (242 mm).
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