What climate does eastern Paraguay have?

The climate of eastern Paraguay is primarily subtropical, as the region lies mostly south of the Tropic of Capricorn.1

The region experiences distinct seasonal variations:
* Temperatures: During the summer months (October to March), temperatures typically range from 75 to 100 °F (24 to 38 °C). Winter temperatures generally fall between 60 and 75 °F (16 to 24 °C), though extremes ranging from the 30s to the 100s °F (approximately −1 to 40 °C) can occur. Frost is a frequent occurrence in the Eastern Region.1
* Precipitation: Rainfall is significant, with annual averages ranging from about 55 inches (1,400 mm) near the Paraguay River to 65 inches (1,650 mm) in the southeast. The heaviest precipitation typically falls between October and April.1

Like the rest of the country, eastern Paraguay is subject to periodic droughts and floods, which can result in significant agricultural losses.1