Uyuni Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Uyuni, in Bolivia's Potosí Department, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. Pleasant days give way to mild cooler months, while the area maintains relatively dry weather patterns year-round. This high-altitude town is known to be closest to the world's largest salt flat, where the endless white expanse creates mind-bending mirror effects. The dry climate and clear desert skies make it one of the best places on Earth for stargazing. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Monthly Temperature in Uyuni
In Uyuni, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in December to a moderate 13°C (55°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 6°C (43°F) in December to around -3°C (27°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Uyuni
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 433 mm (17 in), Uyuni maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Uyuni shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 138 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Uyuni Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Humidity in Uyuni by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Uyuni.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 52%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 30%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Uyuni 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
