Asunción · SpringMonth summary
Asunción weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Asunción in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 24°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Asunción. September remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Asunción in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Asunción. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 33°C | 40% | 4.5 | 12.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 32°C | 36% | 3.5 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 22°C | 31°C | 37% | 4.3 | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 20°C | 28°C | 32% | 5.1 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 24°C | 34% | 4.2 | 9.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 22°C | 24% | 2.8 | 9.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 18% | 1.8 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 19% | 2.2 | 10.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 28°C | 25% | 2.5 | 10.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 20°C | 29°C | 38% | 6.7 | 11.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 21°C | 31°C | 36% | 6.2 | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 32°C | 36% | 5.2 | 13.0h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Asunción averages 24°C, 34% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Asunción in May
Is May a good time to visit Asunción?
May is an excellent time to visit Asunción (score 7.6/10). With 24°C, 9.7h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Asunción in May?
With 24°C max and 9.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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