Summer holidays in Ushuaia

Although the city is famous for its winter snowfall, summer holidays in Ushuaia are also magical, incredible and unskippable. The weather during this time is still cool and the sunny days allow the greatest enjoyment of its outdoor settings, giving us wonderful panoramas of the End of the World.

With an average temperature of 15°C, the summer in Ushuaia is characterized by the extension of the day. It’s very early and the night is slow to arrive. For a more accurate reference: there are almost 18 hours of sunlight to enjoy its natural beauties!

The proposal for entertainment is broad. There are variety of walks, tours and excursions: history, culture, gastronomy, nature and fun overall. For adventurers or calmer excursionists, young or old; individuals, couples or families. It’s just a matter of looking at the alternatives and putting together your travel itinerary.

WHAT TO DO DURING SUMMER IN USHUAIA?

There’s a lot you can do in Ushuaia. However, like any other destination, it has favorite places like Tierra del Fuego National Park, which combines mountain, coast and forest.

There you have the option to take the famous End of the World Train, make the visit to the Maritime and Presidio Museums to Ushuaia, the majestic Lagos Escondido and Fagnano with adventure 4×4 and even the Bay Lapataia where a magical expedition takes place.

If it’s lake walks, you cannot miss the traditional and fascinating navigation along the Beagle Canal that in this season includes visit to Hammer Island home of the brand new Magellan penguins, Bird Island with Sea Lions and the End of the World Lighthouse where you can’t stop taking photos.

Like those, many other activities of direct contact with nature to try, like hiking in mountains with privileged views, horseback riding, diving, mountain biking, canopy, kayaking, canoes and much more. Ushuaia is the gate to Antarctica, it has a lot to give! Learn about this and more on this top 10 excursions and tours in Ushuaia in 2020.

WHAT CLOTHES TO WEAR IN SUMMER?

While the enjoyment of any destination depends, in large part, on the clothes you wear (considering that comfort is essential), the first thing to keep in mind for a summer trip in Ushuaia is a good sunscreen. Although temperatures are still cold at this time of the year, sun exposure is considerable. Remember that the days are super long, with almost 18 hours of natural light.

No doubt, UV protection is important. True, most of your body’s skin will be protected with clothes, but your face and eyes will still be exposed. From there it’s recommended to also wear sunglasses (preferably with UV filter). Don’t forget that most of the attractions are outdoors.

With regard to the clothing you should wear, it is important to emphasize the coat. Remember that summer in the southern city in the world does not mean heat, but a cool and pleasant climate… That’s also pretty unpredictable. You may be surprised by a rain as it can suddenly pass 16°C, as happened in the summer of 2019 when the city was reached by temperatures of almost 30°C.

From there it is recommended to wear a little bit of everything. A cotton or fleece coat, a waterproof jacket and even a windbreaker. Lighter clothes should go in contact with the skin. Generally speaking, the secret is to try the “onion-style” so that you can remove clothing as it warms you up. Keep in mind that everything is always warmer in the urban area.

As for the footwear, we recommend it to be light and comfortable, with rubber sole and a good grip if you plan to take any walks. Don’t forget a hat and a small backpack so you can store some of the pieces you take off along the way. Even a thermos with water will never be too much!

Summer holidays is Ushuaia? You know, wear light clothes but don’t forget your good coat, sunscreen, glasses and hat, always keeping in mind that, while the day has many hours, you can make the most of it combining different excursions and walks. But hey, no biggie! That’s why you can contact our travel specialists right now.

Our advisors will be happy to provide you with all the information you need for your trip to this destination. Remember that from the experience, we help you put together the travel itinerary that best suits your needs, tastes and expectations. Not all excursions have the same duration, nor does the same difficulty. Whatsapp us and meet travel packages that, in addition to walks, include accommodation, food and transportation.

Live the best summer vacation in Ushuaia, “Tierra del Fuego”!