August · Argentina
Best time to visit Ushuaia in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ushuaia in August
Average temperature 0°C, 43 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
3.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Ushuaia scores 3.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 43 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ushuaia edges the Beagle Channel beneath the Martial range, with Tierra del Fuego park and Antarctica departures close by.
August in Ushuaia — the hardest end of the year
August averages 0°C (32°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 43 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ushuaia in August?
- In August, Ushuaia averages 0°C, 43 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Ushuaia?
- August earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ushuaia in August?
- Expect about 43 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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