Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park National Park
National park in Paraná protecting Atlantic Forest
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park in Paraná protects Atlantic Forest fragments and waterfalls; visitors hike forest trails, spot birds and explore remnants of Brazil's coastal rainforest near Curitiba.
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park#
The park is near Curitiba and accessible by road via PR-340 and local feeder roads; the nearest towns offering services are Curitiba and Morretes. Regional bus services and private transfers are the most common ways to reach trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park#
- Hire local guides for terrain information; trails can be rugged and poorly marked.
- Bring insect protection and lightweight long-sleeves in the wet season; rivers and mosquitoes can be intense.
- Plan for rainforest conditions: waterproof bags for electronics and flexible itineraries for trail flooding.
Best Time to Visit Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park#
Best in the local dry season (May-September) for hiking and reliable trail conditions.
Weather & Climate near Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park#
Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (2045 mm/year), wettest in February.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 276 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.4h |
| February | Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 283 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.8h |
| March | Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 261 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| April | Good | 16° - 24° | 20° | 165 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.4h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| June | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| July | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.6h |
| August | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 13° - 20° | 17° | 136 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.8h |
| October | Good | 15° - 22° | 18° | 168 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.6h |
| November | Good | 16° - 24° | 20° | 151 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.5 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.2h |
| December | Good | 18° - 26° | 22° | 196 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |