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Salar de Uyuni Weather in December
During December, Salar de Uyuni experiences pleasant daytime temperatures of 21°C (70°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). Some rainfall is typical during this period.
Rainfall in Salar de Uyuni in December
Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 38 mm (1.5 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.
Temperature in Salar de Uyuni in December
Salar de Uyuni has excellent weather in December, with days reaching 21°C (70°F) and nights cooling to 3°C (37°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With lows around 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
Salar de Uyuni Temperature in December
Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Chance of Rain
39%
Precipitation
38 mm (1.5 in)
Rainy days
12 days
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Historical weather records for Salar de Uyuni in December
Browse day-by-day weather records for Salar de Uyuni spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Salar de Uyuni historical weather extremes in December
Based on weather observations in Salar de Uyuni between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
- The warmest day in December was on December 8, 2024, with a maximum of 26°C (79°F).
- The coldest December day was on December 25, 2021, with a maximum of 11°C (52°F).
- Salar de Uyuni registered its coldest December night on December 4, 2018, with temperatures dropping to -3°C (27°F).
- The heaviest December precipitation occurred on December 14, 2011, when 22 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation fell.
Best Places in Bolivia in December
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Salar de Uyuni in December
For Salar de Uyuni in December, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.
What To Do in Salar de Uyuni in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling10/10 -
Walking10/10 -
Camping5/10 -
Outdoor sports10/10
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