Ushuaia – the end of the world
The southernmost city on the planet, with the Beagle Channel out front and Antarctic cruises departing from its harbour, penguin colonies a short boat ride away, and a national park where the road, quite literally, runs out.
The best time to visit Ushuaia – the end of the world is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 8°C (47°F). Local time there is 03:57 (UTC-3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 12°C · rain 119mm · 16.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C54°F | 119mm4.7in | 16.7h16.7h | in the recommended window |
| February | 13°C55°F | 110mm4.3in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 11°C51°F | 120mm4.7in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| April | 8°C47°F | 88mm3.5in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| May | 6°C43°F | 80mm3.1in | 8.4h8.4h | |
| June | 3°C38°F | 73mm2.9in | 7.2h7.2h | |
| July | 2°C36°F | 74mm2.9in | 7.7h7.7h | |
| August | 3°C38°F | 84mm3.3in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| September | 5°C42°F | 76mm3.0in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| October | 8°C46°F | 88mm3.5in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| November | 11°C52°F | 77mm3.0in | 16.2h16.2h | in the recommended window |
| December | 12°C54°F | 100mm3.9in | 17.3h17.3h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- ARSArgentine convertible peso
- Language
- Spanish
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Ushuaia – the end of the world?
The best time to visit Ushuaia – the end of the world is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 8°C (47°F).
How warm does Ushuaia – the end of the world get?
Typical daytime highs in Ushuaia – the end of the world are Mar–May 8°C (47°F), Jun–Aug 3°C (37°F), Sep–Nov 8°C (46°F), Dec–Feb 12°C (54°F).
Is Ushuaia – the end of the world expensive?
On the ground, Ushuaia – the end of the world is steep.
What sort of trip is Ushuaia – the end of the world good for?
Ushuaia – the end of the world is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, food and drink.
How rainy is Ushuaia – the end of the world?
The wettest month in Ushuaia – the end of the world is March at 120mm (4.7in), the driest June at 73mm (2.9in), with a monthly average of 91mm (3.6in).
What plug do I need for Ushuaia – the end of the world?
Ushuaia – the end of the world uses type C, I sockets at 220 V.
