Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in December.

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Santa Cruz de la Sierra Amboró National Park

Planning a getaway to Santa Cruz, Bolivia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in December

Santa Cruz, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. December in Santa Cruz generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Amboró National Park at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Santa Cruz de la Sierra at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 22°C (72°F) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and 17°C (63°F) in Amboró National Park. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Santa Cruz, Bolivia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with an average of 170 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Amboró National Park with 226 mm (8.9 in).

Explore Santa Cruz by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Cruz — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Cruz de la Sierra)

January32°C (90°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April30°C (86°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July26°C (79°F) August29°C (84°F) September31°C (88°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santa Cruz.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Santa Cruz

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (December)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (December)

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

In December Santa Cruz de la Sierra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra →

Amboró National Park

In December Amboró National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santa Cruz, in Bolivia.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santa Cruz in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Cruz de la Sierra 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Amboró National Park 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)

Santa Cruz weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in December?

Santa Cruz, Bolivia typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santa Cruz de la Sierra average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in December?

Santa Cruz de la Sierra averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does Santa Cruz, Bolivia get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with Santa Cruz de la Sierra averaging around 170 mm (6.7 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Cruz, Bolivia due to the typically tolerable weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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