Driest Cities in Paraguay

Top 63 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Paraguay

1 Colonia Menno 24 26.3"

2 Filadelfia 24 28.2"

3 Puerto Vallemí 07 46.1"

4 Concepción 07 51.3"

5 Horqueta 07 54.3"

6 Bella Vista 02 54.4"

7 San Pedro de Ycuamandyyú 17 55.1"

8 Puerto Rosario 17 56.4"

9 Ayolas 12 56.7"

10 Yby Yaú 07 58.4"

11 San Isidro de Curuguaty 19 58.8"

12 Lima 17 59.2"

13 Santa Rosa 12 60.6"

14 Tomás Romero Pereira 11 60.9"

15 San Juan Nepomuceno 05 61.7"

16 San Juan Bautista 12 62.3"

17 Caaguazú 04 62.3"

18 Colonia General Alfredo Stroessner 04 62.8"

19 Repatriación 04 63.0"

20 Salto del Guairá 19 63.1"

21 Pedro Juan Caballero 02 63.2"

22 Nueva Esperanza 19 63.9"

23 Capitán Bado 02 64.2"

24 Doctor Juan León Mallorquín 01 64.4"

25 Pilar 13 65.4"

26 Santa Rita 01 66.6"

27 Benjamín Aceval 16 67.5"

28 Villa Hayes 16 67.5"

29 Emboscada 08 67.5"

30 Mariano Roque Alonso 06 67.5"

31 Limpio 06 67.5"

32 Villarrica 10 74.6"

33 San José de los Arroyos 04 74.6"

34 Coronel Oviedo 04 74.6"

35 Carapeguá 15 77.1"

36 Quiindy 15 77.1"

37 Nanawa 16 78.1"

38 San Antonio 06 78.1"

39 Asunción 22 78.1"

40 Villa Elisa 06 78.1"

41 Itauguá 06 78.1"

42 San Lorenzo 06 78.1"

43 Capiatá 06 78.1"

44 Nemby 06 78.1"

45 Fernando de la Mora 06 78.1"

46 Lambaré 06 78.1"

47 Yaguarón 15 78.1"

48 Itá 06 78.1"

49 Areguá 06 78.1"

50 Guarambaré 06 78.1"

51 Ypacarai 06 78.1"

52 Caacupé 08 79.2"

53 Eusebio Ayala 08 79.2"

54 Piribebuy 08 79.2"

55 Paraguarí 15 79.2"

56 Tobatí 08 79.2"

57 Caazapá 05 81.1"

58 Presidente Franco 01 85.8"

59 Ciudad del Este 01 85.8"

60 San Pedro del Paraná 11 87.0"

61 Hohenau 11 94.2"

62 Obligado 11 94.2"

63 Encarnación 11 101.4"

The driest cities in Paraguay receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Colonia Menno receives just 26.3 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Colonia Menno gets just 26.3" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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