Seasons of the Year Seasons in Paraguay
Paraguay is located in the middle of South America thus its climate is diverse. Eastern regions have wet tropical weather conditions while north-western areas are lying in the zone of dry tropical climate. Order of seasons is reversed in relation to the North Hemisphere and on top of it year is roughly divided into wet and dry seasons.
Local summer (November to March) is warm with possible peaks up to 43 °C (109 °F) in north-western portion of the country. Winter (April to October) is cooler with possible leaps of temperatures depending on prevailing air masses. Warm Amazonian air is followed by cold Antarctic masses making weather rather unpredictable. Range of annual amount of precipitation is wide: from 700 mm (27.5”) in western regions to 2000 mm (78.7”) in eastern mountains.
Seasons
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Spring in Paraguay
September is the last change in a year to visit the country while weather hasn’t spoiled. Comparing to previous months September is bit rainy yet actual rainy season starts at October. Oddly enough other weather parameters may seem as perfectly fine for vacation – temperature slowly rises as well as amount of hours of sunlight per day.
At November precipitation is at its peak. Showers usually occur at afternoons and nights providing morning chill. In addition at November thunderstorms are coming to the country. Thus combination of weather conditions make visit to Paraguay uncomfortable.
Climate of the Spring Months
| September Max average t°: +27 °C (80 °F) Min average t°: +15 °C (59 °F) Rainy days: 2 days Precipitation:85 mm (3.35") |
| October Max average t°: +29 °C (85 °F) Min average t°: +17 °C (63 °F) Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 134 mm (5.3") |
| November Max average t°: +32 °C (89 °F) Min average t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 143 mm (5.6") |
(Asuncion)
Spring Holidays
Easter celebrations at variable dates of March-April.
March 1 – Heroes' day.
May 1 – Labor Day.
May 14 and 15 – Paraguayan Independence.
Summer in Paraguay
Summer weather in Paraguay may seem as rather pleasant but actually things are opposite. Though amount of sunlight hours and temperature increased their combination with constant rains create sticky weather. At January average temperature range lies between 26 °C and 37 °C (79-99 °F) however often temperature leaps above 40 °C (104 °F) which is completely unbearable (at least for those who used to moderate climate).
At February weather begins transition to more suitable condition. Nevertheless it’ll stay spoiled early April. Considering given above best time to visit Paraguay is between April and September.
Climate of the Summer Months
| December Max average t°: +34 °C (93 °F) Min average t°: +20.5 °C (69 °F) Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 146 mm (5.75") |
| January Max average t°: +34 °C (93 °F) Min average t°: +21 °C (70 °F) Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 158 mm (6.2") |
| February Max average t°: +33 °C (91 °F) Min average t°: +20.5 °C (69 °F) Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 151 mm (5.9") |
(Asuncion)
Summer Holidays
June 12 – Chaco Armistice Day.
August 15 – Founding of Asunción.
Autumn in Paraguay
March and first half of April is ending of uncomfortable summer in Paraguay. Temperature goes down as well as precipitation. Unless in south-eastern regions where precipitation is evenly distributed through a year. Therefore journey to the country should be planned since beginning of local winter.
Since May cold Antarctic winds (Pampero) may bring sudden drops of temperature to the country. When this occurs daytime temperature may fall down to 6 °C (43 °F) of even 0 °C (32 °F) depending on region. Anyway couple of sweaters and jacket is necessary part of package.
Climate of the Autumn Months
| March Max average t°: +31 °C (89 °F) Min average t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 151 mm (5.9") |
| April Max average t°: +28 °C (82 °F) Min average t°: +17 °C (62 °F) Rainy days: 2 days Precipitation: 162 mm (6.4") |
| May Max average t°: +25 °C (77 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (58 °F) Rainy days: 2 days Precipitation: 111 mm (4.4") |
(Asuncion)
Autumn Holidays
September 29 – Boqueron Battle Victory Day.
October 12 – Columbus Day.
Winter in Paraguay
Whole season is the best time to visit the country. Though average temperature range is between 22 and 25 °C (72-77 °F) overall weather conditions are rather unpredictable due to movement of cold and warm air masses so travelers should be prepared for both warmth of 30 °C (86 °F) and coolness of 6 °C (43 °F).
Through July and August weather gradually transforms into conditions of rainy season. Temperature slowly goes up. However such transitions don’t affect comfort of traveling around the country. Natural sights and cultural wonders are completely accessible and wonderful.
Climate of the Winter Months
| June Max average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Min average t°: +13 °C (55 °F) Rainy days: 1 day Precipitation: 75 mm (3.0") |
| July Max average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Min average t°: +12 °C (54 °F) Rainy days: 1 day Precipitation: 46 mm (1.8") |
| August Max average t°: +25 °C (78 °F) Min average t°: +13 °C (55 °F) Rainy days: 1 day Precipitation: 58 mm (2.3") |
(Asuncion)
Winter Holidays
December 8 – Virgin of Caacupe.
December 25 – Christmas Day.
January 1 – New Year.
