Climate - Concepcion (Paraguay)

The climate of Concepción is subtropical, with very mild winters (from May to August), and very hot, muggy and rainy summers (from November to March).
The city is located in the center of Paraguay, practically at the Tropic of Capricorn, on the banks of the Paraguay River.
The rains are abundant in the hot period: precipitation exceeds 100 millimeters (4 inches) per month from October to May. Winter is the driest season: in July and August, it rains on average for 5/6 days a month. In summer, the rains often occur in the form of thunderstorms, sometimes intense and accompanied by hail and gusts of wind. When the rains are particularly abundant, the river can overflow, flooding parts of the city.
In winter, clashes between air masses can lead to sudden changes in temperature. There are hot periods, with highs around 30 °C (86 °F) or higher, however, there can also be quite cold periods, usually of short duration, in which the temperature can drop to about 0 °C (32 °F) at night, while during the day it can remain around 11/12 °C (52/54 °F).
Instead, from mid-August to April there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches 40 °C (104 °F).

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 19.9 °C (67.7 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 29.1 °C (84.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1340 millimeters (52.8 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (July) to 165 mm (6.5 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2340 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Concepcion - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, in January 1996, it dropped to 13.3 °C (55.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in January 2004, it reached 41.6 °C (106.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, in February 2020, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in February 2005, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, in March 2012, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, in March 2013, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, in April 1997, it dropped to 2.6 °C (36.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in April 2004, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, in May 2007, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in May 2018, it reached 36.5 °C (97.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in June 1996, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in June 2007, it reached 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 150 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, in July 2001, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in July 2017, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.7 °C (58.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, in August 1993, it dropped to -2.8 °C (27 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, in August 2017, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, in September 2006, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, in September 1999, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, in October 1999, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, in October 2020, it reached 42.6 °C (108.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in November 2016, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in November 2019, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Concepcion is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.3 °C (93.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it dropped to 11.4 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in December 1999, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).