September · Bolivia
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salar de Uyuni in September
Average temperature 7°C, 1 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 27% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 27%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Salar de Uyuni scores 8.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
September holds up well in Salar de Uyuni — 8th best month
September averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 8th 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 mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? November scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salar de Uyuni in September?
- In September, Salar de Uyuni averages 7°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
- September earns a 8.3/10 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 September?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 27% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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