Engineer Souza Dias Dam

Reservoir Hydroelectric dam on Paraná River (Jupiá Dam)

A hydroelectric dam on the Paraná basin in Mato Grosso do Sul, with a reservoir and river-control infrastructure; visitors come for angling, boating and occasional industrial or engineering tours in nearby towns.

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Engineer Souza Dias Dam
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How to Get to Engineer Souza Dias Dam #

Access generally by road from nearby municipal centers; specific visitor arrangements depend on operator and company guidelines. Local travel agents or municipal offices can provide directions and permitted viewing points.

Tips for Visiting Engineer Souza Dias Dam #

  • Check hydroelectric facility visitor policies if seeking tours - many dams restrict public access to critical infrastructure areas
  • Observe safety signage on embankments and spillways; do not attempt swimming near turbines or intakes
  • Local viewpoints on surrounding roads provide safer panoramas than standing on the dam itself

Best Time to Visit Engineer Souza Dias Dam #

Dry season months are typically better for stable road conditions and viewpoint access.

Summer
June-August · 18-30°C
Better for road access and scenic viewing along reservoir margins.
Rainy season
November-March · 20-28°C
Higher river flows and reservoir levels; access roads can be affected by weather.

Weather & Climate near Engineer Souza Dias Dam #

Climate

Engineer Souza Dias Dam's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1204 mm/year), wettest in January.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (203 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

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