Ushuaia Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ushuaia varies. It peaks at 183 hours in November and drops to 42 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1449 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ushuaia, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in November. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 18%.

Ushuaia enjoys an average of 1449 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

January, Ushuaia’s wettest month, receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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.