The Pantanal
Brazil · South America
The best time to visit The Pantanal is May–October, when it is at its strongest for nature & wildlife and road trips. Virtually rain-free conditions mark the peak jaguar-spotting and wildlife-viewing season. Expect the highest lodge occupancy and busy boat safaris along riverbanks.
Plan a trip to The PantanalMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6/10 | 33°C · 20 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Peak of the wet season brings extensive flooding across the plains. Access by road is severely limited, though boat-based birding remains possible with intense heat and mosquitoes. |
| February | 5/10 | 32°C · 21 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Maximum flooding transforms the region into vast aquatic landscapes. Land mammal viewing is minimal as animals disperse to isolated high ground. |
| March | 6/10 | 32°C · 18 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Heavy rains continue to keep the wetland submerged. Travel is largely waterborne, offering scenic boat excursions for aquatic birds and caiman. |
| April | 7/10 | 32°C · 13 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Floodwaters begin to recede as rainfall drops significantly. Unpaved tracks start reopening, and wildlife begins reconverging around drying pools. |
| May | 8/10 | 30°C · 4 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife. The start of the dry season brings milder temperatures and significantly fewer mosquitoes. Overland safaris along the Transpantaneira highway become fully viable. |
| June | 9/10 | 30°C · 2 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Excellent conditions with dry tracks and pleasant winter temperatures. Animals congregate around shrinking water channels, making wildlife spotting straightforward. |
| July | 10/10 | 31°C · 0 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Virtually rain-free conditions mark the peak jaguar-spotting and wildlife-viewing season. Expect the highest lodge occupancy and busy boat safaris along riverbanks. |
| August | 10/10 | 34°C · 1 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Prime dry season offers top-tier safari conditions for spotting jaguars, giant otters, and anteaters. Temperatures begin rising rapidly toward midday. |
| September | 9/10 | 36°C · 2 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Very dry conditions and intense heat concentrate wildlife around remaining permanent waterways. Wildfire risk increases as the landscape becomes arid. |
| October | 8/10 | 36°C · 10 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife. The first seasonal storms arrive amid extreme temperatures. Migratory birds begin nesting in large colonies throughout the marshes. |
| November | 7/10 | 34°C · 13 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Rainfall increases markedly, causing river levels to rise and unpaved roads to turn muddy. Wildlife spreads out as water bodies expand. |
| December | 6/10 | 33°C · 20 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Wet conditions return in full force, flooding dirt roads and wooden bridges. Lush green scenery and vibrant birdlife compensate for difficult overland logistics. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Visa-free · up to 90 days — Passport must be valid for duration of stay.
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