May · Argentina
Best time to visit Ushuaia in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ushuaia in May
Average temperature 2°C, 50 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).
May score
3.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Ushuaia scores 3.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 50 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.
May in Ushuaia: expect compromises
May averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ushuaia in May?
- In May, Ushuaia averages 2°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ushuaia?
- May 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 May?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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