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Ushuaia in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Ushuaia in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 11 °C, and the sea is about 9 °C. With about 22 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
23/100 · #2
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#12
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Ushuaia · JanuaryPhoto: Parikshit Sharma Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 11 °C
- Average low
- 4 °C
- Sea
- 9 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 22 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 10 | 3 | 21 | 73 | 6.8 | 78 | 5.1 | 8 | 23 |
| January (selected) | 11 | 4 | 22 | 74 | 6.4 | 79 | 5.0 | 9 | 23 |
| February | 11 | 4 | 18 | 68 | 5.2 | 81 | 4.9 | 9 | 24 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (23/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | ±0 | -1 °C | -1 °C | -1.1 | -0.8 mm | +0.4 h | -0.5 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.8 °C |
| February | +1 | -0.1 °C | -0.1 °C | -3.7 | -6 mm | -1.2 h | +1.9 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Ushuaia in January?
The average daily high is around 11 °C, with an average daily low of about 4 °C.
Can you swim in Ushuaia in January?
The sea is about 9 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Ushuaia in January?
The curated estimate is about 22 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 74 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Ushuaia?
No month in Ushuaia reaches the threshold for a clear recommendation in the climate score; the month comparison above shows the differences.