Asunción & the Paraguayan missions
Jesuit mission ruins swallowed and then rescued from the jungle, a riverside capital that rarely makes anyone's shortlist and is all the quieter for it, and a folk-harp tradition that turns up in every restaurant whether you ordered it or not.
The best time to visit Asunción & the Paraguayan missions is May–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F). Local time there is 02:37 (UTC-3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 75°F · rain 5.0in · 10.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C91°F | 180mm7.1in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| February | 32°C90°F | 91mm3.6in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| March | 31°C88°F | 115mm4.5in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 27°C81°F | 143mm5.6in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| May | 24°C75°F | 126mm5.0in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 23°C73°F | 60mm2.4in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C74°F | 57mm2.2in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C78°F | 69mm2.7in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 28°C82°F | 70mm2.8in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| October | 30°C86°F | 195mm7.7in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| November | 31°C88°F | 187mm7.4in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| December | 32°C90°F | 168mm6.6in | 13.7h13.7h |
Good to know
- Currency
- PYG · Paraguayan guaraní
- Language
- Spanish, Guarani
- Plug
- C
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Asunción & the Paraguayan missions?
The best time to visit Asunción & the Paraguayan missions is May–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F).
How warm does Asunción & the Paraguayan missions get?
Typical daytime highs in Asunción & the Paraguayan missions are Mar–May 27°C (81°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 33°C (91°F).
Is Asunción & the Paraguayan missions expensive?
On the ground, Asunción & the Paraguayan missions is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Asunción & the Paraguayan missions good for?
Asunción & the Paraguayan missions is good for an unhurried pace, sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns, eating extremely well.