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Viruá National Park

National Park

A protected area in Roraima, Viruá National Park preserves white‑sand savannas and flooded forests; researchers, birdwatchers and canoeists visit for biodiversity and field trails.

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Viruá National Park essentials

Address: Viruá National Park, Roraima state, Brazil
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Viruá National Park

Best visited in the drier months (roughly July-December) when walking is easiest and visibility across the park improves.

Dry season
July-December · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Lower water levels open up walking routes across white-sand savannas and exposed blackwater channels.
Wet season
January-June · 25-33°C (77-91°F)
Flooded várzea and šavanna-like areas dominate; boat travel becomes practical but many tracks disappear.

Weather & Climate near Viruá National Park

Climate

Viruá National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1982 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 77 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuarySeptemberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 23° - 32° 30° 65 mm partly cloudy 75% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
February Good 23° - 32° 30° 71 mm overcast 70% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
March Good 23° - 33° 30° 92 mm overcast 71% 1.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Acceptable 23° - 32° 31° 184 mm overcast 82% 1.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
May Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 315 mm overcast 90% 0.9 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
June Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 354 mm overcast 91% 0.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
July Good 22° - 31° 26° 304 mm partly cloudy 91% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
August Good 23° - 32° 31° 222 mm partly cloudy 89% 1.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.1h
September Very Good 23° - 33° 33° 121 mm partly cloudy 88% 1.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Good 23° - 33° 34° 92 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
November Good 23° - 33° 34° 99 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
December Very Good 23° - 33° 32° 63 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.2 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Viruá National Park

Viruá National Park lies in the state of Roraima and is accessed from regional towns such as Caracaraí or Rorainópolis. Travel typically involves a long overland drive on unpaved roads and, seasonally, river travel. Visitors should coordinate transport and guides through local agencies in Boa Vista or Rorainópolis.

Tips for Visiting Viruá National Park

  • Hire a local guide from Boa Vista or Rorainópolis who knows the seasonal tracks; the park is remote and trails can be confusing.
  • Bring insect repellent suitable for blackwater-savanna environments; midday sun is strong, and mosquitos gather near slow-flowing channels.
  • If birding, target the early morning: many endemic and range-restricted species are most active at first light.