January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salar de Uyuni in January
Average temperature 13°C, 56 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 54% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 54%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Salar de Uyuni scores 9.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
January ranks 3rd of 12 for Salar de Uyuni — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 56 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 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 9.6/10 (3rd of 12), just behind November at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni in January?
- In January, Salar de Uyuni averages 13°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
- January earns a 9.6/10 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 January?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 54% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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