AI-generatedUshuaia at a glance
- Best time
- May – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 12°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 9.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,400 h
- Rain a year
- 1,064 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Ushuaia
Ushuaia has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 12 °C, while July is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,400 hours of sunshine a year, Ushuaia is rather dull; January is the sunniest month with 5.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – March
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 2°
06:2620:12
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–07:14 · evening 19:24–20:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–06:02 · evening 20:35–20:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ushuaia in October?
In October, Ushuaia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 74 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 47 min06:26 – 20:12
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Argentina/Ushuaia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %6 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ushuaia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 5.9 – 6.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ushuaia ranges from 5.8 °C in August to 9.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From April to September the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 8.7 and 9.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.9° | 8.3° | 9.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.2° | 8.7° | 9.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.1° | 8.7° | 9.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.4° | 7.9° | 9.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.7° | 7.1° | 8.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.9° | 6.2° | 7.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 6.2° | 5.7° | 6.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 5.8° | 5.3° | 6.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 5.9° | 5.6° | 6.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 6.4° | 5.9° | 6.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.2° | 6.6° | 7.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.1° | 7.5° | 8.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ushuaia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 13.8 hours of daylight in Ushuaia, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ushuaia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ushuaia: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ushuaia has about 17 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ushuaia
How breezy and how cloudy Ushuaia is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ushuaia typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Ushuaia: mostly cloudy, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Ushuaia
When Ushuaia is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Ushuaia has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 20 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 50 out of 100: likely.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ushuaia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
ColdOctober: nights around 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (−4°), the warmest in January (5°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 12° | 5° | 8.9° | 5.3 h | 24 | 130 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 12° | 5° | 9.2° | 5.1 h | 19 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 4 | 11° | 4° | 9.1° | 4.1 h | 20 | 103 |
| AprilApr | 1 | 7° | 1° | 8.4° | 3.2 h | 18 | 92 |
| MayMay | 4 | 4° | −1° | 7.7° | 2.5 h | 15 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 5 | 1° | −4° | 6.9° | 1.5 h | 15 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 4 | 1° | −4° | 6.2° | 1.9 h | 15 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 5 | 2° | −3° | 5.8° | 3.0 h | 15 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 9 | 4° | −2° | 5.9° | 4.2 h | 15 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 7° | 0° | 6.4° | 5.0 h | 17 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 10° | 2° | 7.2° | 5.3 h | 21 | 107 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 11° | 4° | 8.1° | 5.0 h | 24 | 127 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
54.81° S, 68.32° W · 6 m · America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Best time to visit Ushuaia
The best time to visit Ushuaia is from May to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 9.2 °C. The wettest month is January with 130 mm of precipitation.
Ushuaia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ushuaia in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–10 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Ushuaia in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Ushuaia in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Ushuaia in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ushuaia for you.
Your best months: January – February, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ushuaia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Ushuaia (score 8 and 9). In September, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 9 |
| Day high | 7° | 4° |
| Night low | 0° | −2° |
| Sea | 6.4° | 5.9° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 hbetter | 4.2 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 60 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Mar – Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
Ushuaia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January12° · Sea 9° · 5 h
In January, Ushuaia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 130 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in January7February12° · Sea 9° · 5 h
In February, Ushuaia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in February4March11° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Ushuaia is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 103 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in March1April7° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In April, Ushuaia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 92 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in April4May4° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In May, Ushuaia is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 72 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in May5June1° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In June, Ushuaia is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 65 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in June4July1° · Sea 6° · 2 h
In July, Ushuaia is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 65 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in July5August2° · Sea 6° · 3 h
In August, Ushuaia is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 62 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in August9September4° · Sea 6° · 4 h
In September, Ushuaia is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 60 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in September8October7° · Sea 6° · 5 h
In October, Ushuaia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 74 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in October8November10° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In November, Ushuaia is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 107 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
Ushuaia in November7December11° · Sea 8° · 5 h
In December, Ushuaia is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 127 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ushuaia.
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Ushuaia vs. Punta Arenas
In October Punta Arenas has the better holiday weather (score 17 vs. 8). During the day Punta Arenas is 2 °C warmer than Ushuaia. The sea is about equally warm. Punta Arenas gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ushuaia | Punta Arenas |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 8 | 17 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 9° |
| Sea | 6° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Mar | Sep – Feb |
Through the year
Argentina in October: the best places
In October, Ushuaia ranks 10 of 10 destinations in this country.
- Mendoza23°89
- 2Córdoba24°87
- 3La Plata20°83
- 4Buenos Aires21°19°83
- 5Rosario24°83
- 6Villa General Belgrano22°81
- 7Mar del Plata18°13°75
- 8Bariloche11°49
- 10UshuaiaThis page7°6°8
Planning a trip to Ushuaia
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ushuaia in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ushuaia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 8) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 2).
- 2
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 4
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 5
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 8
October half-term
Oct
PoorBest holidays
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 16 h 35 min
- Distance
- 13,370 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ushuaia
When is the best time to visit Ushuaia?
The best time to visit Ushuaia is from May to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ushuaia?
The sea temperature in Ushuaia ranges from 5.8 °C in August to 9.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ushuaia in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ushuaia?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 12 °C and nights around 5 °C. July is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Ushuaia?
The wettest month is January with 130 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ushuaia get?
Ushuaia gets around 1,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 5.3 hours a day; in June there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ushuaia in?
Ushuaia uses the time zone America/Argentina/Ushuaia, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ushuaia?
A nonstop flight from London to Ushuaia takes about 16 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 13,370 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ushuaia?
Ushuaia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 8) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 2). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 2, May half-term 4, Summer holidays 5, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 8.
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