When is the best time to travel to Ushuaia?

 What is the high season in Ushuaia?

We could say that October and March is the time when most tourists come to visit Tierra del Fuego, firstly because these are the months with the mildest weather and also because these are the months when the big cruise ships arrive to visit Ushuaia for a couple of hours and also because of the flow of expedition cruises that go to Antarctica and return to the port.

But the good thing about coming in summer is that the weather is milder and the temperature ranges between 10°C and 16°C. Moreover, the days are longer, as there is sunlight from 5 am to 10 pm. So you can take advantage of the day to do various activities like for example the excursion of National Park + End of the World Train in the morning and navigation in the Beagle Channel in the afternoon,  another option is, for example, the excursion to the Lakes Escondido and Fagnano and then visit a museum in the city.

At this time of year you will also be able to see the local birdlife with their chicks, such as Magellanic penguins and newly hatched papooses and a great variety of flowers in the Andean Patagonian forest.

Another thing to bear in mind is the regularity of flights. During the high season months there are more regular flights from various airlines that generally fly from Buenos Aires and El Calafate and only at this time there are direct flights to Trelew to combine your holiday with Puerto Madryn.

The spectacle of seeing the forest in autumn

In April and May the flow of tourists decreases, the days are no longer as windy as in summer. The first frosts are noticeable when you see the forest on the mountain slopes, where the leaves of the trees begin to turn orange at the top, while near the coast they are still green.

If you look closely at the lenga and ñire trees you will see that the leaves are painted in a range of colours such as light green, yellow, mustard, orange, red and even fuchsia. This phenomenon lasts for a few weeks until the leaves fall with the first snowfall.

Recommended excursions to do at this time of year is National Park with End of the World Trainthe excursion of Lakes 4×4 that circulate along a track in the middle of the Fuegian forest, the helicopter overflight to see the landscape from above.

The longest winter season in Argentina

That's right, in Ushuaia you can come and enjoy the snow from the end of June to the beginning of October, almost three and a half months!

The city is enchanting when it is covered in snow. The star excursions at this time of year are the snowmobile tours, snowshoeing and dog sledging surrounded by an icy scenery of mountains and valleys. You can also learn how to make cross-country skiingThe sport started in the Nordic countries when they had to travel long distances on flat snow surfaces.

The main ski centre is the Cerro Castor which is located 24 km from Ushuaia and offers a great infrastructure for locals and tourists to experience the snow at full speed.

In addition, in the city you will be able to do ice skating on an open-air track so you can enjoy the movement of the city.

August: more and better snow quality

Those who came for the winter holidays will have already left and in August there will be better quality snow. The seasons of the year usually have a certain delayAs in Mar del Plata the month with the warmest water is March, in Ushuaia you will have the best snow in August.

The 5th of August is the highlander's day with a traditional torchlight descent down the ski slopes.

In the middle of the month a Fuegian event takes place known as the White March which consists of a family cross-country ski race. In addition to the professional race, athletes from all over the world come to run the race. Ushuaia Loppet as it accumulates points for the World Loppet.

In the city you can also enjoy the Shh Mountain Film Festival with the screening of films, documentaries and short films in different parts of the city. There will also be activities for young and old.

Coming for the spring?

Actually, September and October are the thawing months. These are the ideal months for those who suffer from the winter but would like to see snow at least once or for a while! By this time there is probably no more snow in the city and neither in the National Park because they are close to the coast of the Beagle Channel. Down here it is already starting to thaw and the green colour of nature appears again.

If you come during these months and are looking for some snow, you can go to the Martial Glacier, above the city where a ski centre used to operate. You can climb the mountain like in the trekking excursion to Laguna Esmeralda or Vinciguerra Glacier. You can also find some snow on the Garibaldi Pass, the highest part of the National Route 3 as it crosses the Andes Mountains, during the excursion to the Lakes Escondidos and Fagnano.

Every season in Ushuaia has its own charm. The natural environment where it is located is dynamic and always changing. Don't be surprised by a light snowfall on December 20th, this place never ceases to amaze.

Contact us so we can tell you everything you can do in the season you want to come to the End of the World.