Ushuaia all the year. What to see and what to do, month by month
Ushuaia is a wonderful place in Patagonia, a place full of unique landscapes, national parks, trekking activities, snow, winter activities, fauna watching, and starting point for cruises to Cape Horn and Antarctica for example. But, what´s the best season for each activity? When to go to Ushuaia? Check our article to see what´s the best season for your favorite activity in Ushuaia: Ushuaia, month by month:
Ushuaia in January and February: What to see and what to do?
The summer season is perfect for outdoor activities in Ushuaia. Trekkings, boat navigations, horseback ridings and many other adventure activities. It´s perfect also for penguins watching because the colonies of Martillo Island and Gable Island in the Beagle Channel are crowded. So, a good idea is to take a boat navigation on the Beagle Channel. It´s also great for cruises to the mythical Cape Horn and glaciers and fjords in southern Patagonia, and to the amazing white continent of Antarctica. Days are long, with a great daylight and sunshine.
Ushuaia in March: What to see and what to do?
March is also great for outdoor activities and less crowded than January and February. Some prices are lower now so we´re talking aboug a shoulder season, mostly in the second part of March. You will find better prices for Cruises to Cape Horn and Southern Fjords and Glaciers in Patagonia. You can see penguins in the Beagle Channel and days are still long with a good sunshine and daylight rates.
Ushuaia in April: What to see and what to do?
Last days to enjoy outdoor activities, with shorter days now and lower temperatures, but better rates. Some promotional cruises to Cape Horn available. Last penguins of the season. It´s the beginning of the low season.
Ushuaia in May: What to see and what to do?
May be the worst month to visit Ushuaia, because it´s early for snow and late for outdoor activities, with short days and low temperatures. No cruises to Cape Horn and Antarctica, no penguins.
Ushuaia in June: What to see and what to do?
It´s the beginning of the winter season in Ushuaia. The ski centre of Cerro Castor and other nordic snow centers will be waiting for you to enjoy the activities. Temperatures are lower now and days short. No cruises to Antartica and Cape Horn.
Ushuaia in July and August: What to see and what to do?
The winter season is here. The ski centres are full, some of them can be crowded during last days of July and first of August due to the winter holidays in Argentina. Days are short and with a reduced number of daylight and sunshine, so the winter sports are the highlight here.
Ushuaia in September: What to see and what to do?
The winter season continues, as Ushuaia has the largest snow season in the country due to the latitud and ski centre location. Spring is here, but temperatures are still low and daylight and sunshine is better now. It´s a good time to enjoy snow sports. Some promotional prices for cruises to Cape Horn at the end of the month.
Ushuaia in October: What to see and what to do?
It´s the beginning of the high season, with last days of snow, and first days to enjoy outdoor activities. Cruises to Cape Horn and southern glaciers and fjords are available. Days are larger now, with better daylight and sunshine, so it´s perfect for boat navigations in the Beagle Channel and trekking activities in Tierra del Fuego National Park, Turquoise Lagoon, Esmerald Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier.
Ushuaia in November: What to see and what to do?
As october, it´s perfect for outdoor activities, and cruises to Cape Horn and southern glaciers and fjords in Patagonia. Great for trekkings and boat navigations in the Beagle Channel. You can see penguin sin the colonies of Martillo Island and Gable, and first cruises to Antarctica available. It´s high season with great sunshine and daylight rates.
Ushuaia in December: What to see and what to do?
Great month for outdoor activities sush as trekking, boat navigations, mountain biking, canoeing, and other adventure activities in the area. Penguins can be seen in the Beagle Channel. Cruises are available to visit the white continent of Antarctica and the southern fjords and glaciers in Patagonia, and disembark in the mythical Cape Horn. Large days with excellent sunshine and daylight.
What´s the best season to visit Ushuaia?
When planning a trip to the End of the World there are several aspects to take into account. Undoubtedly, the time when you are going to travel to Ushuaia is a decisive factor. That depends on the clothes you have to pack and the excursions and activities you can do. Ushuaia is one of the places that varies the most depending on the time of year. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and the climate is a factor that you must take into account. Each season of the year is lived in a unique and special way. In winter, activities with snow stand out and in summer, hiking trails. For this reason, Ushuaia can be visited throughout the year but each season has its characteristics.
Depending on the season, temperatures, weather, and the number of hours of sunlight vary. In summer it dawns at 4 AM and sunset after 10 PM. In winter, on the other hand, there are only 7 hours of light. The flora and fauna also varies, in this link we share more information about the sighting of animals and unique species in Ushuaia.
Natural landscapes obviously vary according to the season. In autumn (March – June) everything turns red and yellow (like, for example, Tierra del Fuego National Park) and the landscapes are simply idyllic. Depending on the time of year, you can enjoy certain activities and excursions and not others. For this reason, as we said, in winter (June to September) you will find all the ski centers working since the snow in Ushuaia is one of the best in Latin America. In winter, too, it is possible to go sledding, snowshoeing, and night-time explorations. Here we share some suggested activities to do in winter.
September -March period is the ideal time for outdoor activities, especially considering that the days are long and the weather is very pleasant. Be it navigations, walks or excursions in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, the nature of Ushuaia will fascinate you. But, if you´re an international traveler, the best season to visit Ushuaia is from October to March. Penguins can be seen in Ushuaia from November to March/April
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