May weather forecast
Ushuaia, Argentina

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Weather in May

The weather in May shows winter in full swing with Ushuaia experiencing its coldest average low temperature of -2.3°C (27.9°F). Despite the significant chill, there's an undeniable charm in experiencing Ushuaia's frosty terrain. While snowfall intensifies, the city's warmth shines through its downtown areas, which are usually decorated with colourful buildings against the backdrop of stark white snow. Adventurous souls can lay claim to their own winter tale while seasoned visitors appreciate the transformation of the city, acknowledging winter's grip on Ushuaia.

Temperature

With May's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a frosty 6.7°C (44.1°F) in April to an icy 3.5°C (38.3°F). Ushuaia sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

In Ushuaia, the average relative humidity in May is 87%.

Rainfall

In Ushuaia, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Ushuaia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 239.1 days and collects up to 628mm (24.72") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ushuaia, Argentina, are January through December. In Ushuaia, in May, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 87mm (3.43") of snow. Throughout the year, in Ushuaia, Argentina, there are 96.6 snowfall days, and 1183mm (46.57") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 7°C (44.6°F).
Note: Immersing oneself in 7°C (44.6°F) at sub-10°C (14°F) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

In Ushuaia, the average length of the day in May is 8h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:43 and sunset at 17:18 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 3.4h.

UV index

May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in May leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Ushuaia in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Ushuaia, is 3.5°C (38.3°F) and the average low-temperature is -0.3°C (31.5°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Ushuaia?

The average relative humidity in May in Ushuaia, Argentina, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Ushuaia in May?

In Ushuaia, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in May in Ushuaia?

In May, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout May, 87mm (3.43") of snow is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in May in Ushuaia?

In May, the average sea temperature in Ushuaia is 7°C (44.6°F). Swimming in 7°C (44.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in May in Ushuaia?

In May, the average day length in Ushuaia is 8h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ushuaia?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:55 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, in Ushuaia, sunrise is at 09:43 and sunset at 17:18 -03.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ushuaia?

In Ushuaia, the average sunshine duration in May is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ushuaia?

May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ushuaia.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Ushuaia?

In Ushuaia, Argentina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average temperature in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average high temperature in May: 3.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (11.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (0.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (3.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average pressure in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average pressure in May: 999.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1003.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (996.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average wind speed in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (16.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May and August (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average humidity in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average humidity in May: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average rainfall in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average rainfall in May: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (39mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average rainfall days in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average snowfall in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average snowfall in May: 87mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (230mm).
The month with the least snowfall is January (6mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average snowfall days in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average snowfall days in May: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (16.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is January (1.1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average sea temperature in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average sea temperature in May: 7°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August, September and October (6°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average daylight in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average sunshine days in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (7.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average UV index in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average UV index in May: 1

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, July and August (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average cloud cover in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average cloud cover in May: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in May
Ushuaia, Argentina

Average visibility in May - Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (8km).

Ushuaia, Argentina

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