Ushuaia relocation guide

Weather and winter living in Ushuaia

A home must work through cool summers and winter access changes. Use the airport's historical averages alongside an inspection of the actual building.

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The short answer

Ushuaia Aero's 1997 to 2020 series gives a January average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a July average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C). These are historical station averages, not a forecast or a bedroom temperature. Inspect heating, windows and the entrance before a longer lease. Then try the ordinary journey in the clothing and conditions you would actually face.

  • January's station average high is 56.5°F (13.6°C).
  • July's station average high is 40.3°F (4.6°C).
  • Check who clears the building entrance.
  • Use current forecasts for travel and walks.

Inspect the home beyond the viewing day

Monthly average highs at Ushuaia Aero

Average daily high, 1997 to 2020 °C
  • Jan56.5°F (13.6°C)
  • Feb56.5°F (13.6°C)
  • Mar54.0°F (12.2°C)
  • Apr48.9°F (9.4°C)
  • May44.4°F (6.9°C)
  • Jun40.1°F (4.5°C)
  • Jul40.3°F (4.6°C)
  • Aug42.3°F (5.7°C)
  • Sep45.7°F (7.6°C)
  • Oct50.2°F (10.1°C)
  • Nov52.7°F (11.5°C)
  • Dec54.5°F (12.5°C)

Ushuaia Aero, WIGOS 0-20000-0-87938, 57 meters elevation. Monthly high averages use 21 to 23 years. The publisher's book covers 1991 to 2020, but this station series begins in 1997.

Source 1

Mean temperature and precipitation

Ushuaia Aero historical station series
MonthMean temperaturePrecipitation
Jan49.1°F (9.5°C)45.1 mm
Feb48.9°F (9.4°C)34.6 mm
Mar47.1°F (8.4°C)38.3 mm
Apr43.2°F (6.2°C)47 mm
May39.7°F (4.3°C)35.3 mm
Jun36.5°F (2.5°C)42.5 mm
Jul36.1°F (2.3°C)35.8 mm
Aug37.2°F (2.9°C)38.4 mm
Sep39.7°F (4.3°C)30.5 mm
Oct43.2°F (6.2°C)28.4 mm
Nov45.3°F (7.4°C)38.9 mm
Dec47.5°F (8.6°C)43 mm
Mean temperature and precipitation each use 24 years. The monthly minimum-temperature table is missing every month except July, so a complete low-temperature series is not supplied.

Source 1

What municipal snow work tells you

A July 17, 2026 municipal update describes clearing public stairs, sidewalks, plazas and the coastal walk, with salt used on public spaces. Winter operations also prioritize primary roads, bus routes and slopes. Ask the host about the final stretch from the cleared public route to the door.3,4

Questions people ask

Does the station cover the full 1991 to 2020 period?

No. The SMN book covers 1991 to 2020, but Ushuaia Aero's identified period is 1997 to 2020. The monthly high averages use different counts within that period.

What should I check inside a rental before winter?

Ask the host to demonstrate the heating, inspect the windows and check for drafts. Agree who clears the entrance and steps, then try the route to the places you need.

Does the city clear every rental entrance?

The municipal updates describe public-space and road operations. Agree with the owner or building manager who handles the actual entrance and steps.

Are these averages a forecast for a mountain walk?

No. Check current forecasts and local advice for the actual route and date. The tourism authority distinguishes exertion and technical difficulty and recommends qualified guides for more demanding outings.

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Sources and how we check them

Sources and how we check them4 sources

Every figure on this page comes from the official or primary source listed here. We checked them in . Rules and prices change, so confirm anything important with the source before you act on it.

  1. SMN Ushuaia Aero station 87938 tables, 1997 to 2020 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Ushuaia Tourism walking routes and trail advice (opens in a new tab)
  3. Ushuaia Municipality winter operations July 17 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Ushuaia Municipality winter operations June 23 2025 (opens in a new tab)