August · Bolivia
Best time to visit Uyuni in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Uyuni in August
Average temperature 4°C, 0 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 27% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 27%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Uyuni scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Uyuni is the salt-flat staging town-train cemetery photos, jeep tours onto Salar de Uyuni, and cold desert nights. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
August holds up well in Uyuni — 10th best month
August averages 4°C (39°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? November scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Uyuni in August?
- In August, Uyuni averages 4°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Uyuni?
- August earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Uyuni in August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 27% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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