Santa Cruz Department weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Santa Cruz Department: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (62°F) and cloud cover 53% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with July, it is warmer and about as wet; September brings highs of 32°C (89°F) and 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the largest city in Santa Cruz Department. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Santa Cruz Department?
best month Weather score 83/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Santa Cruz Department.
Does it rain a lot in Santa Cruz Department in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 40 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Santa Cruz Department in August?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 17°C (62°F).
Santa Cruz Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| February | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 150 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 115 mm | 75% | fair |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 92 mm | 69% | fair |
| May | 26°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 85 mm | 68% | fair |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm | 67% | best |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 38 mm | 61% | best |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 40 mm | 53% | best |
| September | 32°C (89°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm | 56% | best |
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 84 mm | 71% | fair |
| November | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 136 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Santa Cruz Department in August
Weather can differ a lot within Santa Cruz Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 40 mm | best |
| Montero | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm | best |
| Camiri | 27°C (81°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 5 mm | best |
| San Ignacio de Velasco | 32°C (90°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Warnes | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm | best |
| Ascención de Guarayos | 32°C (90°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 32 mm | best |
| Cotoca | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 40 mm | best |
| Villa Yapacaní | 29°C (85°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 40 mm | best |
| El Torno | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 40 mm | best |