Tierra del Fuego weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Tierra del Fuego in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tierra del Fuego in May?
Tierra del Fuego is a region in Argentina. May in Tierra del Fuego generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Ushuaia to 8°C in Río Grande. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Río Grande and -2°C in Ushuaia. May is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Río Grande with an average of 39 mm to moderate rainfall in Ushuaia with 72 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 70 hours of sunlight in Ushuaia. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Tierra del Fuego, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tierra del Fuego's yearly weather, check out our Tierra del Fuego climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Tierra del Fuego?
Ushuaia
In May Ushuaia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Río Grande
In May Río Grande generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tolhuin
In May Tolhuin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tierra del Fuego, in Argentina.
Is May the best time to visit Tierra del Fuego?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Tierra del Fuego due to the typically poor weather in Ushuaia.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Ushuaia.
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