When to go · Uyuni

Uyuni in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: Low; Bolivia overall
Prices: Low; Bolivia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBolivia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

UyuniHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 4 days
Uyuni and the southwest, Bolivia · Salar de Uyuni, Eduardo Avaroa reservefine
Mirror effect in the rains (roughly Jan–Mar) but some routes flood; Jun–Aug nights reach −20 °C (−4 °F) at the lagoons.Mirror effect in the rains (roughly Jan–Mar) but some routes flood; Jun–Aug nights reach −4 °F (−20 °C) at the lagoons.

Bolivia overall: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Uyuni, side by side.

First month

Second month

April: Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.

May: Inside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).

Uyuni: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.