When to go · Paraguay
Paraguay in February
Mixed month. Still hot; Carnival in Encarnación, the biggest in the country.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Paraguay
- Prices
- Low
- Paraguay
Verdict
Still hot; Carnival in Encarnación, the biggest in the country.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatPleasant; good for Asunción and the missions; Easter week closures.
- MayGreatMild; Independence Day celebrations 14–15 May.
- AugustGreatDry and warming; lapacho trees start flowering pink in Asunción. 15 August founding of Asunción.
- SeptemberGreatSpring; lapachos in bloom; Transchaco Rally (check dates).
Weather in February
- Eastern Paraguay (Asunción, Encarnación, Ciudad del Este) · Asunción, Encarnación, Ciudad del Este, Areguáhot
Subtropical: 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) and humid in summer with violent storms; mild winters (June–August) with occasional cold snaps near freezing.Subtropical: 95–104 °F (35–40 °C) and humid in summer with violent storms; mild winters (June–August) with occasional cold snaps near freezing.
- The Chaco · Filadelfia, Loma Plata, Mariscal Estigarribia, Defensores del Chacohot
Semi-arid and hotter still; summer rain turns dirt roads to mud; the dry winter is the only practical season.
- Gran Chaco: Humid Chaco (bajo Chaco) · Southern Presidente Hayes, palm savannahot
Flooded savanna country; wettest in the summer months.
- Gran Chaco: Dry Chaco (central and north) · Boquerón and Alto Paraguayhot
Semi-arid and hot; 35 °C (95 °F)+ days common October–March, cooler and drier May–September.Semi-arid and hot; 95 °F (35 °C)+ days common October–March, cooler and drier May–September.
- Northern Paraneña: Northern Paraneña · Concepción, Vallemí, Pedro Juan Caballerohot
Subtropical: hot, humid summers (Dec–Mar) with 35 °C (95 °F)+ days; mild, drier winters (Jun–Aug) suit road travel. Rain is possible year-round and can close dirt roads.Subtropical: hot, humid summers (Dec–Mar) with 95 °F (35 °C)+ days; mild, drier winters (Jun–Aug) suit road travel. Rain is possible year-round and can close dirt roads.
- Paraná Plateau: Eastern highlands · Ciudad del Este, Hernandarias, Encarnaciónhot
Subtropical and humid; rain year-round, heaviest Nov–Mar. Winter (Jun–Aug) is mild and the most comfortable time to walk ruins.
- Southern Paraneña: Asunción and the lake country · Central department and Lake Ypacaraíhot
Wet, hot summers (Dec–Feb) with 35 °C (95 °F)+ days; mild, drier winters (Jun–Aug) are the easiest months. Rain falls year-round.Wet, hot summers (Dec–Feb) with 95 °F (35 °C)+ days; mild, drier winters (Jun–Aug) are the easiest months. Rain falls year-round.
- Southern Paraneña: Encarnación and the Paraná · Itapúa department, southhot
Similar pattern, slightly cooler on the river; Carnival in February fills the city.
- Asunción33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain days
- Areguá32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain days
- Bahía Negra30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 13 rain days
- Belén33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
- Ciudad del Este32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 9 rain days
- Concepción33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 8 rain days
- Encarnación32.2 °C (90 °F) / 20.7 °C (69 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32.2 °C) / 69 °F (20.7 °C), 8 rain days
- Filadelfia35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
- Fuerte Olimpo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 7 rain days
- Hernandarias31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 11 rain days
- Loma Plata34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
- Mariscal Estigarribia34.8 °C (95 °F) / 22.7 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days95 °F (34.8 °C) / 73 °F (22.7 °C), 8 rain days
- Neuland34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 7 rain days
- New Australia32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
- Pedro Juan Caballero31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 7 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 7 rain days
- Pilar31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 8 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 8 rain days
- San Bernardino32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
- San Ignacio Guazú32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain days
- Trinidad31 °C (88 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 9 rain days
- Vallemi31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 11 rain days
- Villeta33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain days
- Yaguarón30 °C (86 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 12 rain days
- Yby Yaú33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain days
- Ypacarai32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Encarnación Carnival
February (weekends)
Parades on the Costanera; hotels full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Paraguay
- Low
- Prices · Paraguay
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Paraguay, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: Low
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 1
Apr: 1
February: Still hot; Carnival in Encarnación, the biggest in the country.
April: Pleasant; good for Asunción and the missions; Easter week closures.
Paraguay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in February
Rated best or good this month
Best months: Jan–Feb (high season), also Dec and Mar
Better another month
Very hot, humid; Carnival dates move.