March · Bolivia
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salar de Uyuni in March
Average temperature 11°C, 42 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Salar de Uyuni scores 9.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 11°C, 42 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.
March is one of the strongest months in Salar de Uyuni (4th)
March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 daylight hours.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Salar de Uyuni (4th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.8/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni in March?
- In March, Salar de Uyuni averages 11°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
- March earns a 9.4/10 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 March?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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