Salar de Uyuni weather in October (Bolivia)

Curious about the October weather in Salar de Uyuni? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Salar de Uyuni, October is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to -0°C.

Salar de Uyuni in October usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 5.1 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Salar de Uyuni. April, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 October

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 5.1 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Where to go in Bolivia in October

Find out more about the weather in Bolivia in October 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 October?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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