Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) weather in October

October in Ushuaia: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Ushuaia🇦🇷 Argentina · Patagonia · Ski51
  1. 21Jan
  2. 18Feb
  3. 30Mar
  4. 48Apr
  5. 59May
  6. 66Jun
  7. 73Jul
  8. 77Aug
  9. 69Sep
  10. 51Oct
  11. 37Nov
  12. 26Dec

#6 of 12 months in Ushuaia · #1289 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 51/100 (tier D)

Days
11°C
Nights
3°C
Wet days
17
Sun
10.5 h
Humidity
81%
Daylight
14 h
Ushuaia, Argentina
Photo: Alex Dos Santos · Pexels

Traveller notes on Ushuaia in October

Other months in Ushuaia

Ushuaia-forum threads on a May visit describe daylight as genuinely short by this point, posters naming a sunrise close to ten in the morning and sunset shortly after five as standard for late May. Regulars call wind genuinely the main concern here, several posters naming near-constant, stiff gusts that produce a real biting wind chill, especially while hiking. Posters call the actual cold genuinely more comparable to northern Norway than harsh North American winters, several regulars naming this a useful reference point for what to expect. Regulars call autumn here genuinely rewarding despite the wind, several threads naming fiery fall foliage and considerably fewer crowds as real upsides of a March through May visit. Posters recommend real windproof layers regardless of how the temperature reads, several regulars calling this standard given how much the wind affects how cold it actually feels. The record: 8.1C days, 2.1C nights, 57.1mm across nearly 14 days and 92 percent humidity.
UshuaiaMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Ushuaia-forum threads on a November visit describe this as genuinely within the spring shoulder season, posters calling snow-based activities largely finished with winter running through June, July and August instead. Regulars call boat tours to see sea lions and penguins a real November highlight, conditions considered reliable for this specific outing. Posters recommend real layers regardless of how mild a given day looks, one traveler noting uncertainty over whether sweaters alone would be enough for late October into November. Regulars recommend Puerto Alemanza, roughly ninety minutes away, for anyone chasing a proper king crab dinner, several restaurants there serving it whole. Posters call spring genuinely rewarding here, considerably fewer tourists than summer alongside colorful landscapes coming into bloom. The record: 13.1C days feeling like 12C, 4.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 81.9mm across 20 days and 68 percent humidity.
UshuaiaNovemberRegular · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Ushuaia-forum threads on February weather are consistent: expect genuine variability, posters describing sun, wind and showers all arriving within the same afternoon. Regulars call the local saying about experiencing four seasons in one day a real reflection of how fast conditions here can flip. Posters recommend real layers over any single heavy coat, temperatures staying mild by Patagonian standards but the wind adding a considerable chill regardless of the raw number. Regulars call February still solidly within the summer trekking season, long daylight hours and generally good trail access to routes like Laguna Esmeralda holding up well. Posters recommend proper waterproof boots given how muddy trails turn after a passing system. Regulars call an umbrella a poor choice here, the wind making one essentially useless within minutes. The record: 15.1C days feeling like 13C, 6.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 88.1mm across 18 days and 78 percent humidity.
UshuaiaFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Ushuaia-forum threads asking if March is worth it are consistent that there's no single typical day this late in the fall season - some rain most days is normal, even if only a passing shower lasting minutes, and daytime temperatures can swing from near freezing up to a relatively mild 10C depending on whether the sun breaks through. Wind is a near-constant feature regardless of temperature, some days markedly calmer than others but rarely fully still. Despite the changeable conditions, regulars are unanimous that reaching the literal southernmost city in the world justifies the unpredictable weather on its own. March specifically marks the last realistic window to see penguins here before they begin their northward migration, a genuine reason to time a visit to this exact month rather than later in the season. The record: 13.3C days feeling like 11C, 5C nights, 90mm across 18.4 days, 7cm of early-season snowfall, 81 percent humidity and 7.7 hours of sun.
BeagleChannelMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Year-round notes are on Ushuaia's overview. Add your own note from Ushuaia's card on the map.

Ushuaia climate normals — October

Daytime high11°C / 53°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)8°C / 46°F
Rainfall62 mm / 2.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days17 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight13.9 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall18.7 cm / 7.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)24🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Ushuaia in October

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

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Best months for Ushuaia's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherUshuaia's weather peaks July–September, best around August.

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What's on in Ushuaia in October

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Rule

    Tierra del Fuego park entry fee

    1 Jan – 31 DecBook early

    The national park charges per person per day at the gate, with a higher foreign rate, and it is bought online or at the entrance rather than in town. The end-of-the-world train is a separate ticket again. Source ↗

  • Opening

    Cerro Castor ski season

    25 Jun – 5 Oct · usually

    The southernmost resort in the world and the longest season in Argentina, running from late June into early October, with cheaper promotional weeks at each end. Northern-hemisphere race teams train here in August. Source ↗

  • Nature

    Penguins on Isla Martillo

    1 Oct – 5 Apr · usuallyBirdlife seasonBook early

    Magellanic penguins come ashore in the Beagle Channel from about October and are gone by early autumn, peaking between November and February. Landings on the island are capped and permit-only; the gentoos stay all year.

  • Season

    Antarctic sailing season

    20 Oct – 31 MarCruise seasonCrowdedBook early

    Most Antarctic expeditions on Earth leave from this pier between late October and March, and the town runs on their turnaround days. Hotel rooms and the good restaurants go with the sailing schedule, not the weekend.

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Ushuaia in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Ushuaia?
October in Ushuaia: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Ushuaia on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
What is the weather like in Ushuaia in October?
In October, Ushuaia averages a daily high of 11.4°C and a low of 3°C, with about 61.8 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ushuaia in October?
Ushuaia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in October.
Does it snow in Ushuaia in October?
Ushuaia sees roughly 18.7 cm of snowfall in October.