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Paraguay

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Should I visit Paraguay?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers should follow the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice, especially regarding entry requirements and travelling with children.

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Crime levels vary by area; avoid isolated neighborhoods after dark.
  • Road conditions can be poor; exercise caution when driving.
  • Health services are limited outside major cities.

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Paraguay month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Paraguay are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and October the wettest (about 209 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January33.024.314111.5
February32.423.59911.0
March30.922.313310.0
April27.919.81519.1
May23.816.41297.7
June22.214.5847.6
July23.014.2558.3
August25.115.3678.8
September27.917.7749.1
October29.119.82099.7
November30.820.918610.7
December31.922.716211.3

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Past and future events in Paraguay

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Paraguayan War (Triple Alliance War)

    War between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay (1864‑1870) that devastated the country.

  2. Chaco War

    Conflict with Bolivia over the Gran Chaco region (1932‑1935) that ended with Paraguayan victory.

  3. Overthrow of Alfredo Stroessner

    Military coup on 3 February 1989 that ended Stroessner’s 35‑year dictatorship.

  4. Impeachment of President Fernando Lugo

    Paraguayan Senate removed Lugo from office on 22 June 2012 after impeachment proceedings.

  5. February Revolution

    Military uprising on 17 February 1936 that brought Colonel Rafael Franco to power.

Current public leadership

  • Santiago Peña Palacios

    Wikidata currently records this person as Paraguay's head of government. President of Paraguay since 2023.

People associated with this place

  • Alfredo Stroessner

    Dictator who ruled Paraguay from 1954 to 1989, overseeing economic expansion and extensive human‑rights abuses.

  • Horacio Cartes

    Businessman and president of Paraguay from 2013 to 2018; member of the Colorado Party.

Historical figures

  • José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia

    First dictator of Paraguay (1814‑1840), known as "El Supremo".

  • Carlos Antonio López

    President from 1841‑1862 who modernised the country and built the Fortress of Humaitá.

  • Francisco Solano López

    President‑dictator during the Paraguayan War (1864‑1870).

Local business and employers

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01 · Overview

Paraguay, in brief

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02 · History

How Paraguay took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Paraguay

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Paraguay

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Paraguay

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Paraguay

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Paraguay

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08 · Questions

Questions about Paraguay

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paraguay

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01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Paraguay?

The capital of Paraguay is Asunción, and the total national population is estimated at 6,956,071.

02 · Q&A

Where is Paraguay located and what is its total area?

Paraguay is located in South America, spanning an area of approximately 406,750 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Paraguay?

The official currency is Guarani (PYG) and the recognized languages include es-PY, gn.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Paraguay?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Paraguay include Asunción, Ciudad del Este, San Lorenzo, Capiatá, Lambaré.

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