October · Bolivia
Best time to visit Uyuni in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Uyuni in October
Average temperature 9°C, 35 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 35% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
8.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Humidity
- 35%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Uyuni scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 9°C, 35 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.
October ranks 3rd of 12 for Uyuni — one of the best windows
Expect 9°C (48°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 35 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Uyuni at 8.6/10 (3rd of 12), just behind November at 9/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Uyuni in October?
- In October, Uyuni averages 9°C, 35 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Uyuni?
- October 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 October?
- Expect about 35 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 35% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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