What’s the climate like in Ushuaia?
The current climate of Ushuaia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 14°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 6°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ushuaia in recent years was 60°C in November 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in July 2015.
On average, Ushuaia gets 559 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 105 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Argentina? Check out the weather and climate in places like Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Mendoza, or have a look at other destinations in Argentina.
Best time to visit Ushuaia?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Ushuaia. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Ushuaia
The climate table of Ushuaia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 81 | 50 | 51 | 40 | 35 | 36 | 72 | 32 | 29 | 37 | 32 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,0 | 2,0 | 4,0 | 5,2 | 8,9 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 8,0 | 4,6 | 1,1 |
| UV Index | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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- Average yearly temperature: 10°C
- Highest temperature: 14°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in June and July
- Precipitation*: 559 mm per year, averaging 47 mm per month
- Snowfall: 105 cm per year
- Driest months: 29 mm in October, 32 mm in September and December
- Wettest months: 81 mm in February, 72 mm in August and 64 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ushuaia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ushuaia, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ushuaia
This graph shows how much precipitation Ushuaia, Argentina, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ushuaia
This graph shows how much snow Ushuaia, Argentina, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ushuaia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ushuaia, Argentina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ushuaia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ushuaia, Argentina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ushuaia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ushuaia, Argentina, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ushuaia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ushuaia, Argentina, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Ushuaia
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December in Ushuaia was pleasant, with moderate temperatures and little rainfall. Blue, clear skies with clouds. Windy but bearable. Very fresh climate.— This text is automatically translated to English
The days were cool but bearable, with temperatures around 10°C. It rained occasionally, which made the walks a bit more atmospheric. Unfortunately, there was occasional fog, which limited visibility.— This text is automatically translated to English
One minute the sun is shining, the next the snow is falling. Make sure you wear multiple layers of clothing.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Ushuaia by Month
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