The weather in January in Uyuni

It's cool to moderate in January in Uyuni with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Uyuni. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Uyuni, Bolivia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2014, Uyuni reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 136 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Uyuni

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Uyuni. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Uyuni New York
Average temperature 18°C 5°C
Max. temperature 21°C 11°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 136 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days
Total snowfall 0,3 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Uyuni with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 7°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Uyuni is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Uyuni, Bolivia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Uyuni

Temperature in January in Uyuni over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Uyuni, Bolivia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Uyuni

Total precipitation in January in Uyuni over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Uyuni

Snowfall in January in Uyuni per year

Daily UV index in January in Uyuni

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Uyuni, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Uyuni by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Uyuni. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.