When to go to Bolivia?

Located in the southern hemisphere, Bolivia's seasons are the opposite of those in the north. There are two distinct seasons: The winter dry season from April to October and the wet summer season from November to March.

Climate changes according to altitude. The highest region of Bolivia, the l’Altiplano, reaches heights of over 3,000 metres and is mainly dry and cool. The difference between day and night time temperatures can be significant. There can be frosts at night, then days reach 68°F before the temperature drops again as night falls. The intense bright daylight in this area makes the countryside stand out even more.

In the Amazon, to the east of the country, the climate is humid and tropical. In summer, from November to March, rainfall is heavy and the days are hot. Visiting in this period is not recommended as trails become difficult pass.
Between the Altiplano and the Amazon, the climate in the central valleys is pleasant - not too hot, not too cold and fewer differences between day and night time temperatures. Similarly, the rainfall is lower during the summer.
If you are travelling in Brazil, remember to bring light clothes for the day and something warmer for the evening, especially if you are on the Altiplano.
Ideally, visit Bolivia during the dry season, and in particular, between April and May or September and October. Avoid January to March when heavy rain makes sightseeing difficult.

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The weather month by month in Bolivia

Weather Santa Cruz in January

73 to 87°

15 d/month
6 d/month
6 d/month
4 d/month

In January, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 137 inches, for 10 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in February

71 to 87°

13 d/month
5 d/month
5 d/month
4 d/month
1 day

In February, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 138 inches, for 13 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in March

71 to 87°

12 d/month
7 d/month
7 d/month
4 d/month
1 day

In March, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 107 inches, for 15 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in April

68 to 84°

12 d/month
9 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In April, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 20 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 93 inches, for 16 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in May

64 to 78°

11 d/month
8 d/month
6 d/month
4 d/month
1 day
1 day

In May, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 74 inches, for 16 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in June

62 to 77°

9 d/month
9 d/month
7 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month

In June, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 25 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 50 inches, for 19 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in July

60 to 78°

14 d/month
8 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In July, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 16 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 36 inches, for 23 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in August

64 to 82°

22 d/month
5 d/month
2 d/month
1 day
1 day

In August, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 28 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 26 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in September

66 to 86°

21 d/month
5 d/month
2 d/month
1 day
1 day

In September, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 66 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in October

69 to 87°

14 d/month
8 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In October, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 21 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 104 inches, for 23 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in November

71 to 87°

10 d/month
8 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month

In November, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 129 inches, for 19 days without rain.

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Weather Santa Cruz in December

71 to 87°

12 d/month
7 d/month
6 d/month
5 d/month
1 day

In December, in Santa Cruz, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 165 inches, for 12 days without rain.

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