January · Bolivia
Best time to visit Uyuni in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Uyuni in January
Average temperature 12°C, 85 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Uyuni scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 85 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.
January in Uyuni — reliably good (6th best month)
Expect 12°C (53°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 85 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Uyuni in January?
- In January, Uyuni averages 12°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Uyuni?
- January earns a 8.2/10 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 January?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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