Field journal · 4 min read
When to visit Lençóis Maranhenses
The lagoons fill with rain and shrink with wind. The month you choose changes the whole trip.
The rainy season runs from January to June. That is what feeds the lagoons, but the landscape peaks afterwards: between June and September, the lagoons are still full and the sky is usually clear.
From October to December, many lagoons shrink or disappear. The park is still beautiful, but it feels like a desert, with less swimming and more walking.
If swimming is your priority, book between July and August and leave a spare day in your trip. Water levels vary each year, so your guide always decides the best route of the week.