Average Monthly Sunshine in Ushuaia

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ushuaia receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ushuaia. Expect long, bright days with 183 hours in November and darker periods with just 42 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1438 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ushuaia. While November receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Ushuaia’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ushuaia enjoys an average of 1438 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

January, Ushuaia’s wettest month, receives 120 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 2°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ushuaia Precipitation page.