What is the best time to go to Ushuaia?

Any time is good to go to Ushuaia. This is precisely the plus of this city of the Patagonia Argentina. Not content with being the End of the World, it enjoys a climate so prodigious that it makes it an ideal destination for any season. There’s everything to do, both in winter and summer. There are no bad days!

Beyond the temperatures of each era, the climatic conditions (usually humid, cold and windy), allow all the popular and symbolic attractions of the place to be made in any season. From the ride aboard the End of the World Train, to the visit to the National Park, the city’s museums and navigation along the Beagle Canal, the Fagneano and Escondido Lakes.

The difference from each season is in the schedules, duration and tours of the excursions, as well as the possibility to combine them. It happens that, as we discussed in our article on the weather in Tierra del Fuego, summer days are longer with 17 hours of sunlight. There’s no doubt you’ll get more out of the activities. 

However, winter gives us the opportunity to add snow adventures to our travel itineraries. For this there are several winter centers, although, the most famous is Cerro Castor. It’s just 26 km from the center of Ushuaia, its powdered snow one of the best and is perfectly conditioned for the practice of downhill skiing.. Learn more about this winter center of the southernmost city in the world.

WHAT IS THE HIGH SEASON IN USHUAIA?

After the above, it is difficult to talk about a high season in Ushuaia. All months of the year are good for its visitors and, therefore, the tourist sector of the place. May is the only month considered a little low, but only technically speaking: for the traveler it’s still favorable as you can enjoy the destination with cheaper prices!

In a nutshell, we can say that winter in Ushuaia is a high season with the practice of skiing (July and August) and, therefore, full occupancy of the hotel squares. Meanwhile summer is also high season because it’s the peak of receptive tourism visits, either directly to the city or through cruises to Antarctica Chilean Fjords. 

So, if you plan to travel between July and August (ski season), or from December to March (cruise time), do not leave the hotel reservation for the last minute. Confirm in advance. You can have an idea by checking this article about the best hotels in Ushuaia in 2020.

SEASONS OF THE YEAR IN USHUAIA

While any era is good for exploring Tierra del Fuego, each season of the year is lived in a unique and special way, even though Ushuaia’s climate is so predictable that you can live all the seasons in one day! Each season has its charm, as you can see below:

•     Summer: the temperatures are super nice. The weather is still cool but the days have many sunshine hours (17 hours), to enjoy more time on excursions. Although you can’t play snow sports, Cerro Castor’s winter center also offers some summer activities (this completely confirmed). Check out summer holidays in Ushuaia.
•       Autumn: Daylight hours begin to descend and the cold to intensify. It’s a perfect midpoint for outdoor attractions. There is nothing to prevent you from hiking, walking, visiting museums and living a great experience in the southern city in the world.
•         Winter: excursions of all kinds can be made, the same as summer and, although the walks duration could be shorter (with days of 7 hours of sunlight), the snowfalls give way to adventures on the snow: from hikes with rackets, alpine skiing and huskys dog sledding. The cold is intense, the important thing is to warm up well. Check out winter holidays in Ushuaia.
•       Spring: it’s one of the most beautiful seasons. The days start being longer, the snow disappears from the city and the vegetation blooms, giving us magical colors and incredible landscapes. You will be able to do summer and winter activities since the snowfall persists a little more in the hills till the end of October! Allowing athletes to enjoy the latest snow.

Undoubtedly, the best time to go to Ushuaia is all year round. It all depends on the type of experience you want to do. Contact our travel specialists, it will be a pleasure to provide you with all the advice you need for your holidays at the End of the World. We also offer travel packages that fit your needs with itineraries that have already been tested by travelers.

Live the best of Tierra del Fuego at any time of the year!