Weather in January in Paraguay
Considering a trip to Paraguay this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Paraguay in January?
January in Paraguay generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of January is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very warm in Ciudad del Este at 33°C and very hot in Mariscal Estigarribia at 36°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mariscal Estigarribia and 22°C in Ciudad del Este. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Paraguay. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Asuncion with an average of 127 mm to heavy rainfall in Bahia Negra with 176 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Asuncion enjoys approximately 278 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Paraguay for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Paraguay climate page.
Where to go in Paraguay in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Paraguay?
Asuncion
In January Asuncion generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Encarnación
In January Encarnación generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Ciudad del Este
In January Ciudad del Este generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Bahia Negra
In January Bahia Negra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Mariscal Estigarribia
In January Mariscal Estigarribia generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Paraguay?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Asuncion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Paraguay.
On average, the best time to visit Paraguay is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Asuncion. On the other hand, the months of January, October and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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