Weather radar Uyuni
Real-time precipitation radar · Potosí · Bolivia
Uyuni climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Uyuni shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 19.7° | 19.5° | 18.6° | 18.6° | 16.1° | 13.6° | 14.9° | 15.4° | 18.4° | 20.2° | 21.4° | 21.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 7.2° | 6.9° | 6.2° | 2.9° | 0.1° | -1.9° | -1.1° | -1.5° | 0.9° | 2.3° | 5° | 6.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 131 | 91 | 86 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| Sunshine hours | 353 | 310 | 330 | 323 | 321 | 303 | 318 | 331 | 334 | 363 | 364 | 367 |
| Humidity | 56% | 57% | 59% | 27% | 20% | 18% | 16% | 15% | 17% | 20% | 29% | 42% |
Best time to visit Uyuni
The best time to visit Uyuni is typically October. In this month the average high is 20.2°C, precipitation is 3 mm and sunshine duration is 363 hours. The annual average high is 18.1°C, total annual precipitation is 424 mm (70 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 4017 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Uyuni
How up to date is the weather radar for Uyuni?
The weather radar for Uyuni is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Uyuni?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Uyuni: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Uyuni?
The thunderstorm potential for Uyuni is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Uyuni.
What is the climate like in Uyuni?
Uyuni has an annual average high of 18.1°C. The warmest month is November (avg high 21.4°C), the coldest June (avg low -1.9°C). The wettest month is January with 131 mm, the driest May with 0 mm. Total annual precipitation is 424 mm (70 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 4017 hours.
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