Best Time to Visit Salar de Uyuni
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni: October, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni
Go in October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Salar de Uyuni month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 41° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 64° | 40° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 62° | 38° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 32° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 56° | 26° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 51° | 21° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 52° | 22° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 54° | 22° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 61° | 29° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 32° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 35° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 67° | 38° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Salar de Uyuni compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Salar de Uyuni.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Titicaca | 326 mi | 6°F | 72°F cooler | 68 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 39 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Salar de Uyuni is a tourist attraction in Bolivia. Salar de Uyuni is a landmark known for the world's largest salt flat.
Right now it is 49°F (10°C) in Salar de Uyuni with partly cloudy. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 37°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Salar de Uyuni is October, November and December. The climate is subarctic. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Salar de Uyuni today at 9/10. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Salar de Uyuni right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:29 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
☀️ 62° / 25°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 25 mph
☀️ 63° / 24°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 17 mph
Quick facts about Salar de Uyuni
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 20°8′1.7″S 67°29′20.8″W (-20.1338, -67.4891) |
| Known for | the world's largest salt flat |
| Local time | 8:29 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | October, November and December |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Salar de Uyuni?
Salar de Uyuni is a tourist attraction in Bolivia. Its coordinates are -20.1338, -67.4891. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni right now?
It is currently 49°F (10°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 24% and wind is 18 mph.
When is the best time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Salar de Uyuni, which has a subarctic climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Salar de Uyuni in?
Salar de Uyuni observes America/La_Paz (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:29 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
