May · Bolivia
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salar de Uyuni in May
Average temperature 6°C, 2 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 38% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- Humidity
- 38%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Salar de Uyuni scores 7.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 2 mm of rain, and roughly 15 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.
May in Salar de Uyuni — reliably good (9th best month)
May averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 9th 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? November scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni in May?
- In May, Salar de Uyuni averages 6°C, 2 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
- May earns a 7.6/10 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 May?
- Expect about 2 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 38% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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