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.
Emas National Park at a Glance#
Website: https://www.icmbio.gov.br/parnaemas/
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.
Dry season (best for wildlife)
May-September · ~18-30°C
Drier trails and concentrations of animals at waterholes make wildlife viewing and vehicle access much easier; mornings can be cool, afternoons warm.
Wet season (lush, harder access)
October-April · ~22-34°C
Frequent rains produce lush vegetation and abundant birdlife but many tracks can be muddy or flooded and mosquitoes are more numerous.
Weather & Climate near Emas National Park#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 46
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 305 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 211 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 28° | 23° | 198 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 106 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 14° - 27° | 20° | 62 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 21 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 26° | 19° | 21 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 28° | 21° | 29 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 29° | 22° | 72 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 155 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 18° - 29° | 23° | 178 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 17° - 28° | 23° | 242 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |