August · Bolivia
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salar de Uyuni in August
Average temperature 5°C, 0 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 27% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 27%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Salar de Uyuni scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 14 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.
August in Salar de Uyuni: strong conditions, 10th of 12
August averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? November scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni in August?
- In August, Salar de Uyuni averages 5°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
- August earns a 7.0/10 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 August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 27% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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