When to go · San Juan
San Juan in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rain, flooded salt flat and rough access roads).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Medium
- Bolivia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Bolivia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rain, flooded salt flat and rough access roads).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
- JuneGreatInside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
- JulyGreatInside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
- AugustGreatInside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
Weather in January
- San JuanHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 15 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bolivia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Bolivia overall
- Medium
Bolivia overall: Rainy season: Uyuni mirror starts; lowland floods; Alasitas fair in La Paz (24 Jan).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Juan, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Jan: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
May: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 15
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rain, flooded salt flat and rough access roads).
May: Inside San Juan's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clearer roads).
San Juan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast