Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz Weather in October

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

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Santa Cruz de la Sierra Amboró National Park

Planning a getaway to Santa Cruz, Bolivia this October 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 October

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

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 16°C (61°F) in Amboró National Park. On average, October is the warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Amboró National Park with 117 mm (4.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in October

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

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (October)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (October)

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

In October 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 moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra →

Amboró National Park

In October Amboró National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Amboró National Park →

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In our records: Bolivia October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in Bolivia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest October day in Bolivia reached 42°C (108°F) in San José de Chiquitos on October 8, 2020.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Cruz de la Sierra 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Amboró National Park 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Santa Cruz weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Santa Cruz, Bolivia in October. The popular destination of Santa Cruz de la Sierra averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Santa Cruz, Bolivia during October range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

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

Not particularly. Santa Cruz de la Sierra averages just 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Santa Cruz, Bolivia with overall pleasant 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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