Salar de Uyuni Travel Guide
Salar de Uyuni travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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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 38°F (3°C) in Salar de Uyuni with clear sky. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 13°F to 48°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Salar de Uyuni is October, November and December. The climate is semi-arid. 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 48°F is 7.4°F below the 55°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Salar de Uyuni today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 13°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Salar de Uyuni
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Coordinates: 20°8′1.7″S 67°29′20.8″W (-20.1338, -67.4891)
Weather in Salar de Uyuni right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:40 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 50° / 19°
Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 10 mph
☁️ 50° / 25°
Overcast · 10% rain · wind 18 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 | 6:40 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | October, November and December |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
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.
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
- High-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
- Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV index peaks at 9.
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 38°F (3°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 66% and wind is 1 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 semi-arid 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 6:40 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
