Outdoor activities Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
December, March, February
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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The best time to visit Salar de Uyuni for hiking is December, March, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Salar de Uyuni
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 73Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 34 |
February | 75Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 36 |
March | 78Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 14 |
April | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 0 |
May | 64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 0 |
June | 58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 0 |
July | 59Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 5° | 0 |
August | 61Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 0 |
September | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 2 |
October | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 0 |
November | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 3 |
December | 79Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 15 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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