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Salar de Uyuni weather in December (Bolivia)

Curious about the December weather in Salar de Uyuni? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Salar de Uyuni the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Salar de Uyuni in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salar de Uyuni climate page with graphs.

 

Salar de Uyuni, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 38 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in Bolivia in December

Find out more about the weather in Bolivia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Salar de Uyuni in December?

For visitors traveling to Salar de Uyuni, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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