Santa Cruz Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. Like most weather services, we show Santa Cruz Department at one spot: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, its largest city. At 5:00 PM local time it was mostly clear and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 30%
- Chance of rain
- 39%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Santa Cruz de la Sierra weather
Is it raining in Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Santa Cruz de la Sierra this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–32° and lows of 21–25°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Santa Cruz de la Sierra lately?
In the past 7 days, Santa Cruz de la Sierra had 5 rainy days and 71.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Santa Cruz Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Santa Cruz Department is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in June to 33°C (91°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Cruz Department?
January is the wettest month, with about 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz Department?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
Does Santa Cruz Department have a rainy season?
Yes. Jan–Feb is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Santa Cruz Department weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Santa Cruz de la Sierra), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Santa Cruz Department
Weather can differ a lot within Santa Cruz Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Jun–Sep | Jan–Feb | 26–33°C | 1,139 mm |
| Montero | Jun–Aug | Jan–Feb | 27–34°C | 1,217 mm |
| Camiri | May–Sep | None | 24–31°C | 695 mm |
| San Ignacio de Velasco | Jun–Aug | Jan | 29–34°C | 892 mm |
| Warnes | Jun–Aug | Jan–Feb | 27–34°C | 1,217 mm |
| Ascención de Guarayos | Jun–Aug | Dec–Feb | 29–34°C | 1,205 mm |
| Cotoca | Jun–Sep | Jan–Feb | 26–33°C | 1,139 mm |
| Villa Yapacaní | Jul–Sep | Jan–Feb | 26–32°C | 1,163 mm |
| El Torno | Jun–Sep | Jan–Feb | 26–33°C | 1,139 mm |