Dec – Feb
Summer Now
Beagle Channel cruises, penguins on Martillo Island and daylight until late.
Tierra del Fuego · Patagonia · 54°48′ S
Ushuaia
The city at the end of the world
Between the Beagle Channel and the mountains, the southernmost city in the country. Ships leave from here for Antarctica, and Tierra del Fuego National Park begins a few minutes away.
What not to miss
- Sail the Beagle Channel to Les Éclaireurs lighthouse
- Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Skiing at Cerro Castor in winter
Ushuaia, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Penguins and cruises
Very long days, penguins on Isla Martillo and cruises leaving for Antarctica.
- Cool days (14°); little rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
February
Summer
- Cool days (14°); little rain.
- Normal.
March
Autumn
- Cool days (12°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
April
Autumn
- Cold days (9°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
May
Deep winter
- Cold days (7°); little rain.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: a winter coat.
June
The Longest Night
Around June 21, the National Longest Night Festival is held and ski season opens at Cerro Castor.
- Cold days (5°); little rain.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: a winter coat.
July
Snow
Ski season at Cerro Castor, plus dog-sled rides.
- Cold days (5°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
August
Snow
Ski season at Cerro Castor, plus dog-sled rides.
- Cold days (6°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
September
Snow
Ski season at Cerro Castor, plus dog-sled rides.
- Cold days (8°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
October
Spring
- Cold days (10°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
November
High season
- Cool days (12°); little rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a winter coat.
December
Summer
- Cool days (13°); little rain.
See the full data (travelers and weather)
Month by month
How many travelers stay in Ushuaia each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.
22,800
45,700
Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in Ushuaia. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is January, with highs of 13.6 °C. The coldest is June, with highs of 4.5 °C. The wettest month is April (47 mm). The driest is October.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6 °C | 45 mm |
| February | 13.6 °C | 35 mm |
| March | 12.2 °C | 38 mm |
| April | 9.4 °C | 47 mm |
| May | 6.9 °C | 35 mm |
| June | 4.5 °C | 43 mm |
| July | 4.6 °C | 36 mm |
| August | 5.7 °C | 38 mm |
| September | 7.6 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 10.1 °C | 28 mm |
| November | 11.5 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 12.5 °C | 43 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), Ushuaia Aero station, 1997-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar
Season by season
Ushuaia changes a lot through the year. Here is what each season is like. Remember: seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere.
Mar – May
Autumn Now
Tierra del Fuego National Park is painted in reds and yellows.
Jun – Aug
Winter Now
Skiing at Cerro Castor, dog sledding and the Longest Night Festival in June.
Sep – Nov
Spring Now
Penguins arrive on Martillo Island and the boat season begins.