Uyuni weather in January (Bolivia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Uyuni in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Uyuni tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.

Precipitation

Uyuni in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Uyuni. April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Uyuni climate page with graphs.

 

Uyuni, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 48%  

Where to go in Bolivia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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