Temperature
Pleasant by day, cold at night.
66°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Salar de Uyuni
Bolivia · South America
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 42°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, the highest monthly average.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 57° and nights feel near 38°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning52°F
Rain21%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday61°F
Rain17%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain11%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowEarly evening59°F
Rain25%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 42 | 3.4 | 15 | 11.8 | 58 |
| Feb | 65 | 42 | 3.1 | 14 | 11.6 | 62 |
| Mar | 65 | 38 | 1.6 | 8 | 11.4 | 58 |
| Apr | 63 | 31 | 0.2 | 2 | 11.0 | 38 |
| May | 57 | 26 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 23 |
| Jun | 53 | 23 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 20 |
| Jul | 53 | 23 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.8 | 21 |
| Aug | 57 | 26 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.9 | 19 |
| Sep | 54 | 35 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.5 | 20 |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.2 | 22 |
| Nov | 61 | 42 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.5 | 26 |
| Dec | 69 | 39 | 1.5 | 7 | 12.5 | 40 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology