Ushuaia weather in May
May in Ushuaia: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Ushuaia · #512 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ushuaia climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 92% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 16.1 cm / 6.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 20 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ushuaia in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ushuaia?
- May in Ushuaia: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Ushuaia on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Ushuaia in May?
- In May, Ushuaia averages a daily high of 5.2°C and a low of 0.6°C, with about 52.6 mm of rain over roughly 16.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ushuaia in May?
- Ushuaia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 20 in May.
- Does it snow in Ushuaia in May?
- Ushuaia sees roughly 16.1 cm of snowfall in May.