The Salar de Uyuni
Ten thousand square kilometres of salt flat that turns into a perfect mirror after rain, so the horizon disappears and the jeep seems to float.
The best time to visit The Salar de Uyuni is Dec–Apr, for the mirror, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F). Local time there is 15:26 (UTC-4).
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The year at a glance
January · high 18°C · rain 86mm · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C64°F | 86mm3.4in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| February | 18°C64°F | 62mm2.4in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 18°C64°F | 31mm1.2in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| April | 16°C61°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 13°C55°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| June | 11°C51°F | 0mm0.0in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| July | 12°C53°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| August | 13°C55°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| September | 16°C60°F | 5mm0.2in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| October | 18°C64°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| November | 19°C66°F | 11mm0.4in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| December | 19°C66°F | 61mm2.4in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit The Salar de Uyuni?
The best time to visit The Salar de Uyuni is Dec–Apr, for the mirror, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F).
How warm does The Salar de Uyuni get?
Typical daytime highs in The Salar de Uyuni are Mar–May 16°C (60°F), Jun–Aug 12°C (53°F), Sep–Nov 17°C (63°F), Dec–Feb 18°C (64°F).
Is The Salar de Uyuni expensive?
On the ground, The Salar de Uyuni is cheap.
What sort of trip is The Salar de Uyuni good for?
The Salar de Uyuni is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is The Salar de Uyuni?
The wettest month in The Salar de Uyuni is January at 86mm (3.4in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 22mm (0.9in).
What plug do I need for The Salar de Uyuni?
The Salar de Uyuni uses type A, C sockets at 115/230 V.
