Pedra Branca State Park
Park Marine park protecting remote rocky islet and seabirds
A state park protecting the Pedra Branca massif and Atlantic Forest around Rio de Janeiro, with steep trails and rivers; visitors hike to viewpoints and study endemic flora.
How to Get to Pedra Branca State Park #
Pedra Branca State Park stretches into several neighborhoods of greater Rio de Janeiro. Access points exist from the Ilha do Governador side and from western suburbs; public buses and local transport connect to trailheads, though some entrances are best reached by taxi.
Tips for Visiting Pedra Branca State Park #
- Take the short ferry or boat from Rio de Janeiro's coast to access Pedra Branca's coastal edges if approaching from the city.
- Expect hot, humid conditions and ticks in forested areas-wear long sleeves and check for parasites after hikes.
Best Time to Visit Pedra Branca State Park #
Best visited in the drier months (May-September) for safer trail conditions and clearer forest vistas.
Weather & Climate near Pedra Branca State Park #
Pedra Branca State Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1370 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (188 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm).
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