If you plan to visit Ushuaia in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 27 rainy days in the month and around 103 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the driest month of the year in Ushuaia
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ushuaia has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Ushuaia in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ushuaia for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +59°F.
Is Ushuaia warm or cold in January?
Ushuaia is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is one of the warmest months in Ushuaia, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Ushuaia in January
Ushuaia weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+59°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+36°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+79°F
+81°F
Rainfall
97 mm
103 mm
78 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
76%
76%
78%
Air pressure
997 HPa
997 HPa
999 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
4
3
4
Rainy days
27
27
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +59°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 97 mm to 103 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Ushuaia in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Ushuaia is gradually decreasing during January, going from 8 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ushuaia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 78 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Ushuaia, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ushuaia wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 33% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Ushuaia?
This is the weather in Ushuaia in January 2023:
1 January
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+57°F
2 January
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+54°F
3 January
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+49°F
4 January
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+53°F
5 January
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+64°F
6 January
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+65°F
7 January
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+66°F
8 January
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+75°F
9 January
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+70°F
10 January
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+63°F
11 January
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+57°F
12 January
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+66°F
13 January
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+60°F
14 January
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+55°F
15 January
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+61°F
16 January
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+57°F
17 January
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+62°F
18 January
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+67°F
19 January
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+60°F
20 January
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+63°F
21 January
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+61°F
22 January
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+61°F
23 January
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+64°F
24 January
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+53°F
25 January
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+57°F
26 January
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+53°F
27 January
🌧️
+60°F
28 January
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+61°F
29 January
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+57°F
30 January
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+55°F
31 January
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+59°F
In January 2023 Ushuaia had 6 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Ushuaia climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Ushuaia in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+47°F) and the highest in 1998 (+52°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 618 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 878 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ushuaia in January:
Is January a good time to visit Ushuaia?
It’s always a good time to visit Ushuaia, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Ushuaia in January?
January has mild temperatures in Ushuaia. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Ushuaia rainy in January?
Ushuaia is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Ushuaia in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ushuaia in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Argentina
Check out the weather for other cities in Argentina.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ushuaia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.