Climate of Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Area-weighted average across Santa Cruz. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Santa Cruz, a subdivision of Bolivia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.7°C / 71.1°F in June to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in October, with rainfall from 24 mm / 0.9 in to 188 mm / 7.4 in depending on the season (1161 mm / 45.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7°C80.1°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.9°C76.8°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 23°C73.4°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| June | 21.7°C71.1°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21.9°C71.4°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.9°C80.4°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
The best months to visit Santa Cruz, Bolivia for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August. The warmest month is October at an area-wide average of 26.9°C / 80.4°F, and the driest is July with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz, Bolivia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.7°C / 71.1°F in June to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 1161 mm / 45.7 in, with the wettest month being January (188 mm / 7.4 in) and the driest July (24 mm / 0.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?
The hottest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.7°C / 71.1°F.
When does it rain most in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is January, averaging about 188 mm / 7.4 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 24 mm / 0.9 in.