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Climate in Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia, Argentina has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 7.9°C and the city receives roughly 901 mm of precipitation across 99 rainy days a year, with around 1675 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 20.8°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near -5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Subtropical
Comfort score
66/100

Climate overview

Ushuaia, Argentina has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 7.9°C and the city receives roughly 901 mm of precipitation across 99 rainy days a year, with around 1675 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 20.8°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near -5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Ushuaia is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average7.9°C
  • Warmest monthJan (20.8°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (-5°C)
  • Comfort score66/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Ushuaia receives about 901 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 99 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Ushuaia sees an estimated 1675 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Ushuaia monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan20.8°C11.8°C96 mm11155 h
Feb19.6°C10.6°C92 mm10163 h
Mar16.6°C7.6°C85 mm9159 h
Apr12.4°C3.4°C69 mm8146 h
May8.2°C-0.8°C62 mm7129 h
Jun5.1°C-3.9°C62 mm7109 h
Jul4°C-5°C58 mm6109 h
Aug5.1°C-3.9°C58 mm6116 h
Sep8.2°C-0.8°C73 mm8121 h
Oct12.4°C3.4°C73 mm8146 h
Nov16.6°C7.6°C85 mm9159 h
Dec19.6°C10.6°C88 mm10163 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Ushuaia are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    20°C / 11°C

    276 mm rain

  • Autumn

    12°C / 3°C

    216 mm rain

  • Winter

    5°C / -4°C

    178 mm rain

  • Spring

    12°C / 3°C

    231 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Ushuaia has a climate comfort score of 66/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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