What is the weather like in Uyuni in January?

Expect temperatures between 6°C and 18°C with 42% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Uyuni in January?

Uyuni in January scores 64/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs.

Who should visit Uyuni in January?

January in Uyuni is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers, Heat-sensitive visitors.

Uyuni Weather in January | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

18°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

6°C

Coolest around day 6

Rainy Days

31days

42% 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 January a Good Time to Visit Uyuni?

👌Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs(64/100)

Short Answer

January falls in Uyuni's wet season: 42% rain probability with average 3mm rainfall. Pack waterproofs and plan flexible indoor alternatives.

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

Health precautions needed

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

High altitude destination

3668m elevation - allow time for acclimatization

Plenty of sunshine

11.3h of sunshine daily

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
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Heat-sensitive visitors
Manageable 17.6°C without oppressive humidity

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 January averages 18°C with 42% precipitation probability."

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Uyuni in January

What are the temperatures in Uyuni in January?

Daytime highs average 18°C, nights drop to 6°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Uyuni in January?

Expect around 31 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Uyuni in January?

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

Is January peak season in Uyuni?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Uyuni Weather in January

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