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Best time to visit Paraguay: month by month
Short answer
May to September is the most comfortable time, with highs of 22-28°C and only 5-9 rainy days a month, though cold fronts can bring chilly nights. December to February is very hot, at 32-34°C on average and often hotter, with storms. Carnival in Encarnación and the Caacupé pilgrimage are the major events.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°C | 24°C | 11 | medium |
| Feb | 32°C | 23°C | 8 | medium |
| Mar | 31°C | 22°C | 12 | low |
| Apr | 27°C | 19°C | 11 | low |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 8 | low |
| Jun | 22°C | 14°C | 6 | low |
| Jul | 24°C | 15°C | 6 | medium |
| Aug | 26°C | 16°C | 5 | low |
| Sep | 28°C | 18°C | 9 | low |
| Oct | 29°C | 19°C | 14 | low |
| Nov | 30°C | 21°C | 11 | low |
| Dec | 34°C | 24°C | 10 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
Cooling from 31°C in March to 23°C in May, with 8-12 rainy days. Pleasant by May.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Southern winter: highs of 22-26°C, lows of 14-16°C and only 5-6 rainy days. Cold fronts bring occasional cool spells.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Warming from 28°C to 30°C with 9-14 rainy days; October is the wettest month.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Southern summer: hot and humid, 32-34°C with 8-11 rainy days and heavy storms. Carnival in Encarnación.
Events worth planning around
- Encarnación Carnival, late January to February
- Independence Day, 14-15 May
- Pilgrimage to the Basilica of Caacupé, 8 December
- San Juan festivities with fire games, around 24 June
When to avoid
December to February is extremely hot and humid. Around 8 December, roads and buses to Caacupé are packed with pilgrims.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Paraguay?
May to September, when highs are 22-28°C and rain is limited.
How hot is Paraguay in summer?
Very hot: average highs of 32-34°C, often reaching 38-40°C, with humidity and storms.
When is the Encarnación carnival?
Usually on weekends from late January through February.