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Río Pilcomayo National Park

National Park

Río Pilcomayo National Park in Formosa protects wetlands and riparian forest along the Pilcomayo River; visitors come for birdwatching, boat trips and sightings of caimans and capybaras.

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Río Pilcomayo National Park essentials

Address: Río Pilcomayo National Park, Formosa Province, Argentina
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Tips for Visiting Río Pilcomayo National Park

  • Visit in the drier months (roughly May-September) when trails are more passable and river levels are lower, improving wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
  • Coordinate with park authorities or a local guide for boat safaris and trail access-water levels and seasonal flooding can close areas unexpectedly, and guides know the best viewpoints and safe routes.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Río Pilcomayo National Park

The best time to visit Río Pilcomayo National Park is the dry season (May-September) for easier access and better wildlife viewing.

Dry season (best for access and wildlife viewing)
May-September · 10-25°C
Cooler, drier conditions improve access to trails and floodplains and make wildlife spotting easier.
Wet season
October-April · 24-34°C
Hot, humid weather with heavy rains and seasonal flooding that can limit access but draw different birdlife to watery habitats.

Weather & Climate near Río Pilcomayo National Park

Climate

Río Pilcomayo National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1089 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 34° 30° 125 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.5 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.4h
February Good 22° - 33° 29° 129 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.8h
March Very Good 20° - 31° 25° 142 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.1h
April Very Good 17° - 28° 23° 118 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.5 m/s 1.5 high 11.4h
May Excellent 14° - 25° 20° 68 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.8h
June Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 63 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
July Excellent 11° - 23° 17° 40 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.6h
August Excellent 13° - 26° 19° 27 mm partly cloudy 69% 3.3 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.1h
September Excellent 15° - 28° 21° 63 mm partly cloudy 63% 3.4 m/s 1.3 high 11.8h
October Excellent 17° - 29° 23° 90 mm partly cloudy 65% 3.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
November Excellent 19° - 31° 25° 114 mm some cloud 68% 2.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
December Very Good 21° - 33° 27° 110 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h