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.

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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.

Dry Season
May-September · 15-25°C
Easier hiking and trail access; fewer heavy rains.
Wet Season
October-April · 20-30°C
Lush vegetation and abundant waterfalls but expect heavy rain and possible trail closures.

Weather & Climate near Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 48 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
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