Climate guide for Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni in March

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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March · Bolivia

Best time to visit Uyuni in March Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Uyuni in March

Average temperature 10°C, 58 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

March score

8.4/10

Ranked #5 of 12 months

Full year for Uyuni
Avg temp
10°C
Rainfall
58 mm
Humidity
65%
Days with 6h+ sun
31
Crowd Density
Moderate Crowds
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

March in Uyuni scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 58 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.

March holds up well in Uyuni — 5th best month

March averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 5th 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, a packable rain layer.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Uyuni in March?
In March, Uyuni averages 10°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
Is March a good time to visit Uyuni?
March earns a 8.4/10 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 March?
Expect about 58 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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