What is the weather like in Uyuni in April?

Expect temperatures between 2°C and 17°C with 3% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Uyuni in April?

Uyuni in April scores 65/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Very good conditions overall.

Who should visit Uyuni in April?

April in Uyuni is ideal for: Families with children, Outdoor enthusiasts, Photographers, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples.

Uyuni Weather in April | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

17°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

2°C

Coolest around day 26

Rainy Days

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3% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

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COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on thechikungunya vaccinespage to learn more.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Bolivia.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Bolivia. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Bolivia.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Bolivia take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAll areas <2,500 m (<8,200 ft) elevationNo malaria transmission in La Paz (administrative capital)Drug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. vivax(99%)P. falciparum(1%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, primaquine5, tafenoquine2Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is April a Good Time to Visit Uyuni?

👍Very good conditions overall(65/100)

Short Answer

Uyuni's April delivers on its reputation: 17°C, 3% rain, 10.8h sunshine. The trade-off? Peak crowds and prices at 100% capacity.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Seismically active region

15 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Peak tourist season

100% of annual peak - expect crowds and peak prices

Excellent dry conditions

Only 3% rain probability - ideal for outdoor activities

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis), Dengue

High altitude destination

3668m elevation - allow time for acclimatization

Good For

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Families with children
Comfortable 16.5°C temperatures and low 3% rain risk
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Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 16.5°C, 3% rain chance
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Photographers
10.8h sunshine, 67% clear skies for golden hour shots
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 85/100 with romantic weather conditions

Who Should Avoid

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Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Uyuni in April averages 17°C with 3% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Uyuni in April

What are the temperatures in Uyuni in April?

Daytime highs average 17°C, nights drop to 2°C. There's a significant day/night temperature swing.

How many rainy days in Uyuni in April?

Expect around 0 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Uyuni in April?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is April peak season in Uyuni?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Uyuni Weather in April

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