AI-generatedEncarnación at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 1,672 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 99 m
Climate in Encarnación
Encarnación has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Encarnación is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Encarnación
The best time to visit Encarnación is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. In January it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent in January and in October; the wettest month is October with 220 mm.
Encarnación through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Encarnación in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–31 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Encarnación in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Encarnación in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 24–31 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Encarnación in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–25 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jan, Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:0818:50
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:54–06:39 · evening 18:19–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:54 · evening 19:04–19:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Encarnación compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Encarnación in October?
In October, Encarnación is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 220 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Encarnación.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min06:08 – 18:50
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Encarnación
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Encarnación: score 82 against 57. In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 220 mm | 91 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 15 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Encarnación month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January33° · 6.2 h
In January, Encarnación is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 124 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in January40February33° · 6.5 h
In February, Encarnación is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in February48March31° · 5.8 h
In March, Encarnación is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in March67April28° · 5.8 h
In April, Encarnación is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 165 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in April76May24° · 5.0 h
In May, Encarnación is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in May74June23° · 4.2 h
In June, Encarnación is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in June78July22° · 5.1 h
In July, Encarnación is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in July82August25° · 5.8 h
In August, Encarnación is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in August74September26° · 4.9 h
In September, Encarnación is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 149 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in September57October29° · 5.1 h
In October, Encarnación is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 220 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in October53November31° · 6.1 h
In November, Encarnación is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 155 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in November37December33° · 5.7 h
In December, Encarnación is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 174 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Encarnación.
Encarnación in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Encarnación
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 15 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (12°), the warmest in January (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and from September to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 163 days a year, mostly from October to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 33 | 33° | 23° | 6.2 h | 12 | 124 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 33° | 22° | 6.5 h | 11 | 113 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 31° | 21° | 5.8 h | 10 | 119 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 28° | 18° | 5.8 h | 10 | 165 |
| MayMay | 76 | 24° | 15° | 5.0 h | 9 | 144 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 23° | 14° | 4.2 h | 9 | 114 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 22° | 12° | 5.1 h | 8 | 104 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 25° | 14° | 5.8 h | 8 | 91 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 26° | 15° | 4.9 h | 10 | 149 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 29° | 18° | 5.1 h | 13 | 220 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 31° | 19° | 6.1 h | 11 | 155 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 33° | 22° | 5.7 h | 12 | 174 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Encarnación
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Encarnación, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Encarnación: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Encarnación has about 13 rainy days with 220 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Encarnación
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Encarnación
How breezy and how cloudy Encarnación is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Encarnación typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Encarnación: variable cloud, with about 5.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Encarnación
How often the day gets hot in Encarnación (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Encarnación has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Encarnación
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Encarnación in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Encarnación has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 55 min
- Distance
- 10,290 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Paraguay
- Currency
- Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
- Languages
- Spanish, Guarani
- Sockets
- Type C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +595
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Encarnación vs Posadas
In October the holiday weather in Encarnación and Posadas is about equally good (score 57 vs 56). During the day it is about as warm in Posadas as in Encarnación.
| in October | Encarnación | Posadas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Encarnación ranks 1 of 4 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Encarnación
When is the best time to visit Encarnación?
The best time to visit Encarnación is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Encarnación?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Encarnación?
Rain is frequent in January and in October; the wettest month is October with 220 mm. The driest month is August with 91 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Encarnación get?
Encarnación gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Encarnación in?
Encarnación is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Encarnación?
A nonstop flight from London to Encarnación takes about 12 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,290 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Encarnación?
Encarnación has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 76, summer holidays 81, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 35.