April · Bolivia
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salar de Uyuni in April
Average temperature 8°C, 7 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 46% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 46%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Salar de Uyuni scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Endless salt mirror under Andean sky work best in May-October for dry flats, January-March for mirrors.
April in Salar de Uyuni — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)
Expect 8°C (47°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Salar de Uyuni at 9/10 (7th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni in April?
- In April, Salar de Uyuni averages 8°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
- April earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salar de Uyuni in April?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 46% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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