January · Argentina
Best time to visit Ushuaia in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ushuaia in January
Average temperature 8°C, 62 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.4/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Ushuaia scores 8.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 8°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
January in Ushuaia tops the year's climate scores
Expect 8°C (46°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ushuaia at 8.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ushuaia in January?
- In January, Ushuaia averages 8°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ushuaia?
- January earns a 8.4/10 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 January?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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