February · Bolivia
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salar de Uyuni in February
Average temperature 12°C, 68 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Salar de Uyuni scores 9.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 28 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.
February ranks 5th of 12 for Salar de Uyuni — one of the best windows
Expect 12°C (53°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Salar de Uyuni at 9.3/10 (5th of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni in February?
- In February, Salar de Uyuni averages 12°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
- February earns a 9.3/10 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 February?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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