Monthly climate guide
Ushuaia weather in May
Expect cold weather in Ushuaia in May: afternoons reach about 4°C (39°F), while nights drop to around 0°C (32°F). Around 51 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 73%.
- Ushuaia is usually about 2°C warmer than El Calafate, 560 km away, in May.
- May brings late autumn to Ushuaia — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
4°C
39°F
Avg low
0°C
32°F
Rainfall
51 mm
some rain
Humidity
92%
relative
Sky
73%
cloud · often cloudy
Ushuaia weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 51°F | 4°C / 39°F | 75 mm | 79% | 84% |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 4°C / 39°F | 78 mm | 80% | 81% |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 3°C / 38°F | 64 mm | 84% | 80% |
| April | 6°C / 43°F | 2°C / 35°F | 53 mm | 89% | 76% |
| May | 4°C / 39°F | 0°C / 32°F | 51 mm | 92% | 73% |
| June | 2°C / 35°F | -2°C / 29°F | 59 mm | 92% | 74% |
| July | 1°C / 34°F | -3°C / 27°F | 45 mm | 92% | 74% |
| August | 2°C / 35°F | -2°C / 28°F | 47 mm | 91% | 76% |
| September | 4°C / 39°F | -1°C / 31°F | 47 mm | 87% | 78% |
| October | 7°C / 44°F | 1°C / 33°F | 41 mm | 82% | 81% |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 2°C / 36°F | 58 mm | 79% | 84% |
| December | 10°C / 49°F | 3°C / 37°F | 73 mm | 78% | 84% |
What to pack for May
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Ushuaia?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Ushuaia →Other Argentina cities in May
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Ushuaia in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Ushuaia?
May is cool in Ushuaia, with highs around 4°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Ushuaia in May?
Average highs are about 4°C (39°F) and average lows about 0°C (32°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Ushuaia in May?
Ushuaia typically gets around 51 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Ushuaia (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.