Salar de Uyuni Weather Forecast
Salar de Uyuni weather: 38°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
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Weather in Salar de Uyuni right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:26 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Salar de Uyuni
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 13° | 0% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 50° / 19° | 0% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 25° | 10% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 28° | 16% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 54° / 22° | 0% | 18 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 55° / 24° | 0% | 18 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 24° | 0% | 19 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 27° | 0% | 13 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 28° | 0% | 18 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 30° | 0% | 16 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 33° | 0% | 30 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 26° | 0% | 16 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 59° / 23° | 0% | 14 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 61° / 21° | 4% | 17 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 61° / 23° | 4% | 22 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 37° | 2% | 23 mph | 11 |
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 | 55° | 23° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 62° | 29° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 32° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 35° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 67° | 38° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Salar de Uyuni
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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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.
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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 5:26 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 August 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
