Salar de Uyuni weather in January (Bolivia)

Looking to travel to Salar de Uyuni in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Salar de Uyuni generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Salar de Uyuni in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase 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 January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Bolivia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 January?

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 January.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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