Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
42°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Ushuaia
Argentina · South America
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Early to mid
Daytime high
42°F
Lows around 33°F
Precipitation
13 days/mo
Sun
4.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
4.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 30°.
FreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
20%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 41°F, easing to about 38°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning37°F
Rain23%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday40°F
Rain22%
Cloud79%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon41°F
Rain23%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening38°F
Rain22%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 44 | 4.0 | 22 | 11.7 | 74 |
| Feb | 56 | 44 | 3.1 | 18 | 10.1 | 76 |
| Mar | 53 | 42 | 3.2 | 17 | 8.2 | 80 |
| Apr | 48 | 38 | 2.7 | 16 | 6.5 | 85 |
| May | 42 | 33 | 2.2 | 13 | 4.6 | 89 |
| Jun | 38 | 29 | 1.9 | 13 | 3.7 | 90 |
| Jul | 37 | 28 | 2.1 | 13 | 4.1 | 89 |
| Aug | 40 | 29 | 2.1 | 13 | 6.3 | 87 |
| Sep | 44 | 32 | 1.9 | 13 | 8.8 | 83 |
| Oct | 48 | 36 | 2.3 | 16 | 11.0 | 78 |
| Nov | 52 | 39 | 3.2 | 19 | 12.2 | 75 |
| Dec | 55 | 42 | 3.9 | 22 | 12.6 | 74 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology