Serra Geral National Park National Park
Protected park of dramatic canyons and Atlantic plateau
Straddling Santa Catarina's highlands, Serra Geral National Park protects dramatic canyons like Itaimbezinho; visitors hike rim trails, visit viewpoints and explore adjoining Aparados da Serra on multi-day treks.
Serra Geral National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Serra Geral National Park#
The park is in Santa Catarina state and has multiple access points. The usual approach is from nearby towns such as São Joaquim or Bom Jardim da Serra; regional roads lead to trailheads and lookouts. A car is recommended; some sectors are best visited with a local guide.
Tips for Visiting Serra Geral National Park#
- Use the lookout points along the park's Serra Geral escarpment for dramatic vistas at sunrise or sunset.
- Bring sturdy boots and warm layers - weather can change rapidly at plateau levels.
- Look for the region's endemic birds; guides from nearby towns can arrange specialist birding walks.
Best Time to Visit Serra Geral National Park#
May-September offers the most stable hiking conditions; wet season is dramatic for waterfalls.
Weather & Climate near Serra Geral National Park#
Serra Geral National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1715 mm/year), wettest in January, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 16° - 25° | 21° | 177 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.7h |
| February | Very Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 169 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.0h |
| March | Very Good | 16° - 24° | 20° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| April | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.5h |
| June | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| July | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| August | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 10° - 19° | 14° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.8h |
| October | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.7h |
| November | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 18° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.5h |
| December | Very Good | 15° - 24° | 19° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |