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Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni

The world's largest salt flat, a mirror in the rainy season

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Highest-rated months
January, February
Other good months
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Less favorable months
None in this assessment

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

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Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 2

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Salar de Uyuni. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSeasonal reasons
January 2027Best21.6°C / 71°F6.9°C / 44°F53 mmSeasonal sights, Rainy season
February 2027Best20.7°C / 69°F6.7°C / 44°F42 mmSeasonal sights, Rainy season
March 2027Good22°C / 72°F6.6°C / 44°F12 mmSeasonal sights
April 2027Good21.4°C / 71°F4.2°C / 40°F0 mmDry season, Clear skies
May 2027Good19.1°C / 66°F0.8°C / 33°F0 mmDry season, Cold
June 2027Good14.1°C / 57°F-5.4°C / 22°F0 mmDry season, Cold
July 2027Good14.1°C / 57°F-5.1°C / 23°F0 mmDry season, Cold
August 2027Good14.3°C / 58°F-5.3°C / 22°F0 mmDry season, Clear skies, Strong winds, rough seas
September 2027Good19°C / 66°F-0.1°C / 32°F0 mmDry season, Clear skies
October 2026Good20°C / 68°F1.8°C / 35°F1 mmDry season
November 2026Good21.5°C / 71°F3.9°C / 39°F0 mmDry season
December 2026Good22.7°C / 73°F6.6°C / 44°F19 mmSeasonal sights, Rainy season

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

Local food and lodging costs

National price level: 39, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.

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When is the best time to visit Salar de Uyuni?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in January, February. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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