Defensores del Chaco National Park

Defensores del Chaco National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Defensores del Chaco National Park

The dry season (May-October) is the best time for access and wildlife viewing; the wet season brings accessibility challenges.

Dry season

May-October · 18-30°C (64-86°F)

Easier access, better wildlife viewing at predictable water sources.

Wet season

November-April · 22-34°C (72-93°F)

Lush vegetation but some roads may be impassable and insect activity increases.

Weather & Climate near Defensores del Chaco National Park

Climate

Defensores del Chaco National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and warm winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 14°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (597 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	23° - 35°	31°	77 mm	partly cloudy	63%	2.7 m/s	2.7 extreme	13.1h
February	Good	22° - 34°	30°	82 mm	partly cloudy	66%	2.5 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.7h
March	Very Good	21° - 33°	29°	70 mm	partly cloudy	66%	2.3 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.1h
April	Excellent	19° - 31°	25°	47 mm	partly cloudy	64%	2.4 m/s	1.7 very high	11.5h
May	Excellent	17° - 28°	23°	32 mm	partly cloudy	65%	2.7 m/s	1.2 high	11.0h
June	Excellent	15° - 27°	21°	20 mm	partly cloudy	62%	3.0 m/s	0.9 moderate	10.8h
July	Ideal	14° - 28°	21°	12 mm	partly cloudy	51%	3.3 m/s	1.0 high	10.9h
August	Ideal	17° - 31°	24°	11 mm	some cloud	42%	3.4 m/s	1.2 high	11.3h
September	Ideal	19° - 33°	26°	25 mm	partly cloudy	42%	3.5 m/s	1.4 high	11.9h
October	Very Good	21° - 35°	29°	56 mm	partly cloudy	51%	3.4 m/s	1.9 very high	12.4h
November	Very Good	22° - 35°	29°	86 mm	partly cloudy	56%	2.9 m/s	2.4 extreme	13.0h
December	Good	23° - 35°	31°	79 mm	partly cloudy	61%	2.6 m/s	2.5 extreme	13.2h

Getting There & Around

How to Get to Defensores del Chaco National Park

Defensores del Chaco lies in Paraguay’s western Chaco region. The park is remote: reach the area from the departmental capital (Filadelfia/Mariscal Estigarribia depending on itinerary) by long-distance road travel; some visitors arrange charter flights or guided overland transfers. Local logistics - fuel, water, and mechanical support - are sparse and should be planned in advance.

Tips for Visiting Defensores del Chaco National Park

If visiting during the dry season (May-October), bring binoculars for large-game spotting at waterholes.
Hire a local guide to interpret tracks - poachers and loose cattle have altered animal behavior in parts of the park.
Respect park regulations: camp only in designated sites and carry adequate water; distances between services are large.

Defensores del Chaco National Park