Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Platanal
Platanal is a locality in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:09
17.16° S, 64.08° WElevation 232 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month158mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Platanal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:42 · 18:2012 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:00Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in November
Coolest month18°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
294 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
57 mm of rain
Weather in Platanal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 26 km/h · humidity 77%
Today25 Oct24°21°19.6 mm
Mon26 Oct26°21°
Tue27 Oct27°21°
Wed28 Oct23°19°27.6 mm
Thu29 Oct26°19°1.2 mm
Fri30 Oct29°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°22°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov31°23°2.2 mm
Mon2 Nov30°23°10 mm
Tue3 Nov31°24°4.7 mm
When to go to Platanal
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 36 | 38 | 41 | 56 | 68 | 74 | 86 | 83 | 70 | 50 | 39 | 35 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 294 | 242 | 206 | 122 | 109 | 67 | 66 | 57 | 92 | 158 | 181 | 290 |
| Wet days | 20 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 18 |
What's on in Platanal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Bolivia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Platanal
Earthquakes around Platanal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195016magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record6within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.1Comarapa 12 km ↑1957 · 88 km
5.9Villa Yapacaní 42 km ↖1990 · 6.5 km
5.8Pampagrande 19 km ↑2009 · 84 km
5.6Aiquile 25 km ↑1998 · 145 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Platanal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Platanal.
What is the hottest month in Platanal?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Platanal?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Platanal?
January is the wettest month with about 294 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.