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The climate of Ushuaia

The current climate in Ushuaia features temperatures ranging from a high of 14°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Ushuaia, Argentina.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Ushuaia gets 559 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 105 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Argentina? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Mendoza, or explore other destinations in Argentina.

Best time to visit Ushuaia?

If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Ushuaia. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.

Climate Table of Ushuaia

The climate table of Ushuaia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Ushuaia, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Ushuaia

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Yearly Temperature in Ushuaia

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Ushuaia, Argentina. 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.

Average Precipitation per Month in Ushuaia

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Ushuaia

Average Snowfall per Month in Ushuaia

Total Yearly Snowfall in Ushuaia

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Ushuaia

Weather experiences in Ushuaia

The weather in Ushuaia is rated an average of 3,3 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors. Have you been to Ushuaia? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in December Weather experience:Good

December in Ushuaia was pleasant, with moderate temperatures and little rainfall. Blue, clear skies with clouds. Windy but bearable. Very fresh climate.

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was here in March Weather experience:Okay

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.

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was here in May Weather experience:Okay

One minute the sun is shining, the next the snow is falling. Be sure to wear multiple layers of clothing.

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Average weather in Ushuaia by month

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