Ciudad del Este
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ciudad del Este month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ciudad del Este are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 13°C), and October the wettest (about 226 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2 | 23.4 | 191 | 11.0 |
| February | 30.8 | 22.6 | 135 | 10.8 |
| March | 30.0 | 21.5 | 150 | 10.0 |
| April | 27.5 | 19.0 | 115 | 9.3 |
| May | 23.6 | 16.0 | 158 | 7.9 |
| June | 21.9 | 14.2 | 129 | 7.8 |
| July | 22.5 | 13.4 | 69 | 8.7 |
| August | 24.2 | 14.5 | 102 | 9.0 |
| September | 27.4 | 17.5 | 109 | 8.9 |
| October | 28.3 | 19.2 | 226 | 9.3 |
| November | 29.9 | 20.2 | 145 | 10.8 |
| December | 30.9 | 22.0 | 188 | 11.2 |
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Research updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026Past and future events in Ciudad del Este
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Previously
- Documented history · 1955
In 1955, the Mixed Paraguayan-Brazilian Commission was set up to boost the highway to the East, and in 1956 a reconnaissance flight was made on Alto Paraná.
- Documented history · 1957
On 3 February 1957, the city now known as Ciudad del Este was founded by decree, but with the name of "Puerto Flor de Lis" ("Port Lily Flower") close by a location known as Tacuru pucu ("Tall Termite Hill" in the Guarani) which was for a time the upper limit of navigation on the
- Documented history · 1989
After the 1989 Paraguayan coup d'état, a referendum was held to decide on a new name, and Ciudad del Este ("East City") was chosen.
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01 · OverviewCiudad del Este, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Ciudad del Este took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Ciudad del Este
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Ciudad del Este
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Ciudad del Este
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Ciudad del Este
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Ciudad del Este
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Ciudad del Este
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ciudad del Este
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ciudad del Este located and what are its coordinates?
Ciudad del Este is situated in Paraguay at geographic coordinates -25.5036, -54.6507 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ciudad del Este?
Ciudad del Este has a recorded population of approximately 301,815 and observes the America/Asuncion time zone (PYG).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ciudad del Este?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ciudad del Este include es-PY, gn, and the circulating currency is PYG.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ciudad del Este?
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