Salar de Uyuni Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Salar de Uyuni: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Salar de Uyuni month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 17° | 5° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 18° | 4° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 17° | 4° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 16° | -0° | 7 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 13° | -4° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 10° | -6° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 11° | -6° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 13° | -5° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septiembre | 16° | -1° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 18° | -0° | 1 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 19° | 2° | 18 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 20° | 3° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Semi-arid. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Salar de Uyuni
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Salar de Uyuni compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Salar de Uyuni.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Titicaca | 525 km | -15°C | 22°C cooler | 1724 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Salar de Uyuni
Go in octubre, noviembre and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junio, julio and agosto – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Salar de Uyuni
Today is slightly cooler than average for agosto. The forecast high of 11°C is 1.9°C below the 13°C typical for this month.
A 86% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Overnight lows near -4°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, julio and agosto – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Salar de Uyuni is a tourist attraction in Bolivia. Salar de Uyuni is a landmark known for the world's largest salt flat.
Ahora mismo hay -0°C (31°F) in Salar de Uyuni con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de -3°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -4°C a 11°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 86%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 5.2/10 – regular.
La mejor época para visitar Salar de Uyuni is octubre, noviembre and diciembre. El clima es semi-arid. junio, julio and agosto suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. diciembre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 20°C, mientras junio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -6°C.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly cooler than average for agosto. The forecast high of 11°C is 1.9°C below the 13°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 5 PM a 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Salar de Uyuni today at 7.9/10. Overnight lows near -4°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Salar de Uyuni
| Tipo | Attraction |
|---|---|
| País | Bolivia |
| Continentee | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 20°8′1.7″S 67°29′20.8″W (-20.1338, -67.4891) |
| Known for | the world's largest salt flat |
| Hora local | 11:57 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Mejores meses | octubre, noviembre and diciembre |
| Clima | Semi-arid |
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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 América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni ahora mismo?
It is currently -0°C (31°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 96% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Salar de Uyuni?
octubre, noviembre and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Salar de Uyuni, which has a semi-arid climate. junio, julio and agosto 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 hora local is 11:57 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 25, 2026 at 11:57 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
