December · Bolivia
Best time to visit Uyuni in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Uyuni in December
Average temperature 12°C, 66 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Uyuni scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
December in Uyuni — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
December averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.
A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Uyuni (4th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Uyuni in December?
- In December, Uyuni averages 12°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Uyuni?
- December earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Uyuni in December?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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