Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Ruiz
Ruiz is a locality in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:47
16.80° S, 63.08° WElevation 240 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
October: high / low31° / 22°
Rain this month139mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ruiz at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:40 · 18:1412 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:10Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month18°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
253 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
49 mm of rain
Weather in Ruiz
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 62%
Today22 Oct33°23°
Fri23 Oct34°26°
Sat24 Oct34°27°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct28°23°15.3 mm
Mon26 Oct28°21°
Tue27 Oct30°22°
Wed28 Oct27°22°11.3 mm
Thu29 Oct23°21°45.4 mm
Fri30 Oct29°22°2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°22°11.8 mm
When to go to Ruiz
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 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 54 | 69 | 82 | 87 | 77 | 66 | 45 | 36 | 34 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 253 | 225 | 182 | 114 | 100 | 60 | 49 | 51 | 91 | 139 | 189 | 271 |
| Wet days | 20 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 19 |
What's on in Ruiz
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 Ruiz
Earthquakes around Ruiz
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Villa Yapacaní 42 km ↖1990 · 119 km
5.3Villa Yapacaní 17 km ↓2010 · 119 km
5.1Villa Yapacaní 19 km ↙2017 · 122 km
5.1Villa Yapacaní 19 km ↓2010 · 121 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ruiz?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ruiz.
What is the hottest month in Ruiz?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Ruiz?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ruiz?
January is the wettest month with about 253 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.