AI-generatedUyuni at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Aug – Dec
- Warmest month
- Dec · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 268 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 3,673 m
Climate in Uyuni
Uyuni has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. December is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while June is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, Uyuni is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Uyuni
The best time to visit Uyuni is from April to May and from August to December. Hiking and mountain trips are best from August to May, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is January with 87 mm of precipitation.
Uyuni through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Uyuni in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–20 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Uyuni in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Uyuni in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–18 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Uyuni in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 13–15 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Aug – May
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, August – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
05:5718:29
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:43–06:26 · evening 17:59–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:43 · evening 18:43–18:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Uyuni compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 1° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Uyuni in October?
In October, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 32 min05:57 – 18:29
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Uyuni
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Uyuni (score 100 and 100). In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. November has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 2° |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h | 9.3 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 8 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Uyuni month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January19° · 7.0 h
In January, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in January71February18° · 6.9 h
In February, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in February84March18° · 7.4 h
In March, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in March97April18° · 8.0 h
In April, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in April91May15° · 8.1 h
In May, Uyuni is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in May79June13° · 7.9 h
In June, Uyuni is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in June81July13° · 8.0 h
In July, Uyuni is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in July91August15° · 8.3 h
In August, Uyuni is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in August99September17° · 8.7 h
In September, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in September100October19° · 9.2 h
In October, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in October100November20° · 9.3 h
In November, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in November89December20° · 8.3 h
In December, Uyuni is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Uyuni.
Uyuni in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Uyuni
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
ColdOctober: nights around 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (−3°), the warmest in January (6°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 68 | 19° | 6° | 7.0 h | 16 | 87 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 18° | 6° | 6.9 h | 15 | 79 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 18° | 5° | 7.4 h | 9 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 18° | 1° | 8.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 91 | 15° | −2° | 8.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 13° | −3° | 7.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 13° | −3° | 8.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 15° | −3° | 8.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 17° | −2° | 8.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 19° | 0° | 9.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 20° | 2° | 9.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 20° | 5° | 8.3 h | 8 | 39 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Uyuni
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.2 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Uyuni, 74 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Uyuni: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Uyuni has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Uyuni
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Uyuni
How breezy and how cloudy Uyuni is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Uyuni typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Uyuni: mostly sunny, with about 9.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Uyuni
Weather for your travel dates
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Uyuni in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Uyuni has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 79).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 14 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 14 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 100
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 50 min
- Distance
- 10,260 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Uyuni vs Potosí
In October Uyuni has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs 78). During the day Potosí is 3 °C cooler than Uyuni. Potosí gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Uyuni | Potosí |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Aug – Dec | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Uyuni ranks 1 of 8 destinations in this country.
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- 2Potosí16°78
- 3Tiwanaku17°73
- 4Sucre22°71
- 5La Paz17°69
- 6Copacabana15°67
- 7Cochabamba26°60
- 8Santa Cruz de la Sierra31°50
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Frequently asked questions about Uyuni
When is the best time to visit Uyuni?
The best time to visit Uyuni is from April to May and from August to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Uyuni?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 5 °C. June is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Uyuni?
The wettest month is January with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Uyuni get?
Uyuni gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.3 hours a day; in February there are 6.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Uyuni in?
Uyuni is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Uyuni?
A nonstop flight from London to Uyuni takes about 12 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,260 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Uyuni?
Uyuni has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 79). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 89, summer holidays 88, October half-term 100, Christmas holidays 79.