When to go · Uyuni
Uyuni in December
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Rains begin; Christmas travel; lowland roads muddy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Bolivia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Bolivia overall
Verdict
MixedBolivia month rating
Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season, clear skies, cold nights)). Across Bolivia: Rains begin; Christmas travel; lowland roads muddy.
Weather in December
- UyuniHighs around 22 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 11 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 at the lagoons.Mirror effect in the rains (roughly Jan–Mar) but some routes flood; Jun–Aug nights reach −4 °F at the lagoons.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bolivia overall
- Low
- Prices · Bolivia overall
- Medium
Bolivia overall: Rains begin; Christmas travel; lowland roads muddy.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast