When is the best time to go to Uyuni

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Uyuni, Bolivia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Uyuni weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Uyuni are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Uyuni January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 42mm 7.3hrs 14hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Uyuni and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Uyuni for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Uyuni and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Uyuni with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in January »

February

Uyuni February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 37mm 7.2hrs 13.5hrs

February in Uyuni is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Uyuni for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Uyuni and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Uyuni with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in February »

March

Uyuni March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 27mm 8hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Uyuni is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Uyuni, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Uyuni and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Uyuni with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in March »

April

Uyuni April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 1mm 8.7hrs 12.4hrs

Uyuni's weather in April is typically cool and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Uyuni, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Uyuni and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Uyuni with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in April »

May

Uyuni May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 1mm 9.6hrs 12hrs

May is a very dry month in Uyuni and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Uyuni.

May is in the fall / autumn in Uyuni and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Uyuni with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in May »

June

Uyuni June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 1mm 9.5hrs 14hrs

Cool and very dry weather often prevails in Uyuni during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Uyuni.

June is in the winter in Uyuni and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 14°C (57°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Uyuni with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in June »

July

Uyuni July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 1mm 9.5hrs 13.5hrs

July in Uyuni is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Uyuni.

July is in the winter in Uyuni and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 14°C (56°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Uyuni with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in July »

August

Uyuni August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 1mm 9.9hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Uyuni is characteristically cool and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Uyuni.

August is in the winter in Uyuni and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Uyuni with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in August »

September

Uyuni September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 2mm 9.1hrs 12.4hrs

Uyuni's weather in September is typically cool and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Uyuni, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Uyuni and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Uyuni with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in September »

October

Uyuni October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 1mm 8.9hrs 12hrs

October is a very dry month in Uyuni and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Uyuni, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Uyuni and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Uyuni with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in October »

November

Uyuni November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 10mm 8.7hrs 14hrs

Uyuni's weather in November is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Uyuni, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Uyuni and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Uyuni with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in November »

December

Uyuni December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 22mm 8.3hrs 13.5hrs

December in Uyuni is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Uyuni.

December is in the summer in Uyuni and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Uyuni with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Uyuni weather in December »

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Uyuni weather stats

Uyuni weather statistics
Hottest month: January 16.3°C 61.3°F
Driest month: April 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 9.9hrs
Coldest month: July 13°C 55.4°F
Wettest month: January 42mm 1.7ins
Warmest sea: February 24.3°C 75.7°F
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