Paraguay

Paraguay Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Paraguay in May.

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Asuncion Encarnación Ciudad del Este Concepción

Planning a journey to Paraguay this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Paraguay in May

May in Paraguay generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Encarnación to 29°C (84°F) in Bahia Negra. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Bahia Negra and 14°C (57°F) in Encarnación.

For a closer look at conditions across Paraguay, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mariscal Estigarribia with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Ciudad del Este with 166 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Asuncion sees around 206 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Paraguay in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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Temperature range in Paraguay (May)

Precipitation variation in Paraguay (May)

Asuncion

In May Asuncion generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
206 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Asuncion →

Encarnación

In May Encarnación generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
180 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
153 mm (6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Encarnación →

Ciudad del Este

In May Ciudad del Este generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ciudad del Este →

Luque

In May Luque generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
206 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Luque →

San Bernardino

In May San Bernardino generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
206 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in San Bernardino →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Paraguay in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Asuncion 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Encarnación 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Ciudad del Este 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Concepción 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Bahia Negra 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Mariscal Estigarribia 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Paraguay weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Paraguay in May?

In May, Paraguay generally has pleasant weather conditions. Asuncion sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Paraguay in May?

Asuncion averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Paraguay get a lot of rain in May?

Paraguay sees substantial rainfall in May. Asuncion typically averages about 142 mm (5.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Paraguay?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Asuncion, May might be a good time to visit Paraguay.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Asuncion. On the other hand, the months of January, February, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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