The climate of Pantanal (Brazil)
Pantanal is a swampland in the south west of Brazil, but also covers
parts of Bolivia and Paraguay. Pantanal used to be known as Laguna de
Jarayes and is the largest swampland or rather one of the largest
wetlands in the world. During the rainy period three quarters of this
natural area is flooded which explains why there are so many unique
species of animals and plants. The last few years this natural area is
being threatened by global warming and deforestation. The economic
developments in Brazil also threaten Pantanal. Four large parts of
this swampland have been added to the list of UNESCO world heritage
sites.
Pantanal has a tropical savannah climate with a distinct wet and a
distinct dry period. The rainy period is during the local summer.
During this period large amounts of rain fall in this area. However,
the water from the surrounding areas also flow into this area because
of the differences in altitude causing this area to become almost
entirely flooded. Temperatures are pleasant all year round with few
extremes. Subzero temperatures and snow are uncommon.
Climate information
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate records.
They are an average for Pantanal:
average maximum
temperature (°C)
average
minimum
temperature (°C)
average
hours of sunshine
per day
average days with
precipitation
per month
average
mm precipitation
per month
average
sea
temperature (°C)
January
33
23
5
23
n/a
February
33
23
6
20
n/a
March
33
23
6
19
n/a
April
33
22
7
13
n/a
May
32
20
7
8
n/a
June
31
17
7
5
n/a
July
32
16
8
5
n/a
August
34
18
7
4
n/a
September
34
22
6
7
n/a
October
34
18
7
14
n/a
November
31
23
6
18
n/a
December
32
23
6
21
n/a
= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm = 0-0.2 inches ● = 0.2-1.2 inches ● = 1.2-2.4 inches ● = 2.5-4 inches ● = 4.1-8 inches ● = over 8 inches
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
Disclaimer
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= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm
