Santa Cruz de la Sierra Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Santa Cruz de la Sierra can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C (95°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in July to 4°C (39°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Santa Cruz de la Sierra experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 580 mm (23 in) yearly. Santa Cruz de la Sierra can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Cruz de la Sierra Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Santa Cruz de la Sierra can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year