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Engineer Souza Dias Dam

Reservoir

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 essentials

Country: Brazil
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Real (R$)
Language: Portuguese
Emergency: 193

Engineer Souza Dias Dam at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 48 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 21° - 31° 26° 203 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
February - 21° - 31° 26° 152 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
March - 21° - 31° 26° 130 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
April - 19° - 29° 24° 74 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
May - 16° - 27° 21° 64 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
June - 14° - 26° 20° 33 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
July - 14° - 26° 20° 22 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
August - 16° - 28° 22° 25 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
September - 17° - 29° 23° 66 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
October - 19° - 30° 25° 114 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
November - 21° - 31° 26° 128 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
December - 21° - 31° 26° 193 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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