Formosa · The Northeast · 26°11′ S
Formosa
A bend in the Paraguay River
A quiet capital on a bend of the Paraguay River, with a long waterfront facing Paraguay. It's the gateway to the province's western wetlands and northern parks.
What not to miss
- The Vuelta Fermosa waterfront
- A trip to Herradura and its stream
- Río Pilcomayo National Park to the north
Getting there
El Pucú International Airport, about 6 km away. Bus terminal with routes across the country.
Formosa, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Summer holidays
- Hot days (34°), mild nights (23°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
February
Summer holidays
- Hot days (33°), mild nights (22°); frequent rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
March
High season
- Hot days (32°), mild nights (21°); frequent rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
April
High season
- Hot days (29°), mild nights (18°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
May
High season
- Mild days (25°), mild nights (15°); frequent rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
June
High season
- Mild days (23°), cool nights (13°); frequent rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
July
Winter holidays
- Mild days (23°), cool nights (12°); little rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
August
High season
- Mild days (25°), cool nights (13°); little rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: sunscreen.
September
High season
- Mild days (27°), mild nights (15°); frequent rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
October
High season
- Hot days (30°), mild nights (18°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
November
High season
- Hot days (31°), mild nights (19°); very rainy.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
December
Rainy season
- Hot days (33°), mild nights (21°); very rainy.
- Pack: light clothes, an umbrella or rain jacket, sunscreen.
See the full data (travelers and weather)
Month by month
How many travelers stay in Formosa each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.
Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in Formosa. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is January, with highs of 34.1 °C. The coldest is July, with lows of 11.5 °C. The wettest month is December (178 mm). The driest is August.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.1 °C | 22.5 °C | 164 mm |
| February | 33 °C | 22 °C | 136 mm |
| March | 31.7 °C | 20.6 °C | 138 mm |
| April | 28.6 °C | 18 °C | 160 mm |
| May | 24.5 °C | 14.6 °C | 110 mm |
| June | 22.8 °C | 13.1 °C | 60 mm |
| July | 22.7 °C | 11.5 °C | 41 mm |
| August | 25.4 °C | 12.7 °C | 35 mm |
| September | 27.2 °C | 14.7 °C | 75 mm |
| October | 29.5 °C | 18.2 °C | 150 mm |
| November | 30.9 °C | 19.2 °C | 160 mm |
| December | 33 °C | 21.4 °C | 178 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), Formosa Aero station, 1991-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar