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Paraguay Forecasts Cold Mornings with Temperatures Below 10°C

Paraguay Forecasts Cold Mornings with Temperatures Below 10°C

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguay is expected to experience cold mornings with temperatures dropping to 10°C (50°F) or below in several areas on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
  • Minimum temperatures of 9°C are forecast for Pilar, Encarnación, and San Juan Bautista, with 10°C expected in Caazapá.
  • Scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms are predicted for northeastern regions, while the capital and other central areas will also see dispersed rainfall.

Paraguay is bracing for a chilly weekend as the Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) forecasts cold mornings across the country on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Several locations are expected to record minimum temperatures of 10°C (50°F) or lower, signaling a significant drop in temperature.

Specifically, the DMH predicts minimum temperatures of 9°C (48.2°F) in the southern cities of Pilar and Encarnación, as well as in San Juan Bautista. The city of Caazapá is expected to experience a slightly milder minimum of 10°C (50°F).

In addition to the cold, scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms are anticipated in the northeastern departments, including Concepción, San Pedro, Ciudad del Este, Pedro Juan Caballero, and Salto del Guairá. The capital city, Asunción, and other central regions such as Caacupé, Villarrica, Coronel Oviedo, Caazapá, Paraguarí, Pozo Colorado, Fuerte Olimpo, and Mariscal Estigarribia will also experience more dispersed rainfall.

This weather forecast follows recent meteorological explanations regarding the impact of extratropical cyclones on Paraguay, suggesting a period of unstable weather patterns. Residents are advised to prepare for the cooler temperatures and potential precipitation.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.