Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz Weather in March

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

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Santa Cruz de la Sierra Amboró National Park

Are you planning a trip a to Santa Cruz, Bolivia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Amboró National Park at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Santa Cruz de la Sierra at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and 17°C (63°F) in Amboró National Park. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with an average of 126 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Amboró National Park with 168 mm (6.6 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) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly26°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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (March)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (March)

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

In March Santa Cruz de la Sierra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra →

Amboró National Park

In March 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 pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
221 mm (8.7 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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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 March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Cruz de la Sierra 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Amboró National Park 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)

Santa Cruz weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Santa Cruz, Bolivia typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santa Cruz de la Sierra average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Santa Cruz de la Sierra peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in March, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Santa Cruz de la Sierra typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 126 mm (5 in) on average across Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Santa Cruz, Bolivia with often tolerable weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

On average, the best time to visit Santa Cruz, Bolivia is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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