When to go · Uyuni
Uyuni in November
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Todos Santos (1–2 Nov); first rains late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Bolivia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bolivia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Todos Santos (1–2 Nov); first rains late in the month.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
- JuneGreatInside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
- JulyGreatInside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
- AugustGreatInside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
Weather in November
- UyuniHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 6 days
- Uyuni and the southwest, Bolivia · Salar de Uyuni, Eduardo Avaroa reservebest weather
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bolivia overall
- Low
- Prices · Bolivia overall
- Low
Bolivia overall: Todos Santos (1–2 Nov); first rains late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Uyuni, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Nov: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 6
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0
November: Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Todos Santos (1–2 Nov); first rains late in the month.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings