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Ventilation guide for Asunción

Asunción has a humid subtropical climate with hot, sticky summers and mild winters — a pattern that concentrates ventilation challenges into the summer months. July and August typically see daytime highs of 28–35°C combined with 65–80% relative humidity, a combination that can feel significantly more uncomfortable than dry-heat climates at the same temperature. The heat index regularly exceeds the actual temperature by 5–8°C, making outdoor air genuinely oppressive for most daylight hours.

The viable ventilation window in Asunción's summer is limited to early morning: from around 5 AM until 8–9 AM, overnight temperatures drop enough to make outdoor air cooler and slightly less humid than indoor air. This window closes quickly as solar heating resumes. Evening ventilation is often ineffective in high summer — temperatures may be lower than the afternoon peak but humidity typically rises after sunset, reducing the net benefit. Winter and spring are Asunción's easiest ventilation seasons: November through April brings outdoor temperatures of 5–18°C with lower humidity where opening windows refreshes indoor air effectively and at no comfort cost.

Asunción: climate and the best hours to open the windows

In January, the warmest month in Asunción, afternoons reach 34 °C on average and nights fall to 24 °C. The coolest air arrives between 05:00 and 08:00 (25 °C on average): that is when opening the windows cools the home fastest.

On the hottest nights the outdoor air may stay warmer than indoors — open only if it is cooler outside, and close again by 08:00.

Fine particles (PM2.5) are usually lowest around 12:00 (8 µg/m³) and highest around 21:00 (14 µg/m³).

MonthAvg highAvg lowHumidityCoolest hoursPM2.5
January34 °C24 °C63%05:00–08:009
February33 °C24 °C65%05:00–08:009
March32 °C23 °C70%05:00–08:0010
April28 °C20 °C77%05:00–08:0010
May24 °C16 °C79%05:00–08:008
June22 °C15 °C79%06:00–09:008
July23 °C14 °C72%06:00–09:0010
August25 °C15 °C68%06:00–09:0012
September28 °C18 °C69%05:00–08:0017
October29 °C19 °C72%05:00–08:0013
November31 °C21 °C69%04:00–07:0011
December33 °C23 °C66%04:00–07:009

Data: Open-Meteo historical archive, hourly averages 2021–2025 (air quality 2023–2025), local time.

Frequently asked questions

When is it best to open windows in Asunción?

In Asunción, the best ventilation times are typically early morning (5–8 AM) and late evening (after sunset) when outdoor temperatures drop below indoor levels.

Is it safe to leave windows open at night in Asunción?

Yes, in most weather conditions. Open windows can drop indoor temperature by 2–5°C in 30 minutes if outdoor air is cooler. Check the live recommendation above for tonight.

What outdoor humidity is too high for ventilation?

Above 80% humidity, opening windows can make indoor air feel sticky. Combine with dehumidifier or wait for drier hours.