When to go · Uyuni
Uyuni in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Bolivia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bolivia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
- JuneGreatInside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
- JulyGreatInside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
- AugustGreatInside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
Weather in April
- UyuniHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 4 days
- Uyuni and the southwest, Bolivia · Salar de Uyuni, Eduardo Avaroa reservefine
Mirror effect in the rains (roughly Jan–Mar) but some routes flood; Jun–Aug nights reach −20 °C (−4 °F) at the lagoons.Mirror effect in the rains (roughly Jan–Mar) but some routes flood; Jun–Aug nights reach −4 °F (−20 °C) at the lagoons.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bolivia overall
- Low
- Prices · Bolivia overall
- Low
Bolivia overall: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Uyuni, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
May: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Rains ending; fewer visitors; good value.
May: Inside Uyuni's best window: May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights).
Uyuni: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings