🇦🇷 El Calafate vs Ushuaia 🇦🇷

El Calafate, Argentina vs Ushuaia, Argentina — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. El Calafate is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. El Calafate is drier, with roughly 6 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇷 El Calafate🇦🇷 Ushuaia
Avg annual high10°C9°C
Hottest monthFebruary (17°C)January (14°C)
Coldest monthJuly (-2°C low)June (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year118124
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇦🇷 El Calafate

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (17°C), coldest lows in July (-2°C).

🇦🇷 Ushuaia

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (14°C), coldest lows in June (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is El Calafate or Ushuaia warmer?

El Calafate is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, El Calafate or Ushuaia?

Ushuaia is rainier — El Calafate sees about 6 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit El Calafate vs Ushuaia?

El Calafate is best around January, February, December; Ushuaia is best around January, February, December.

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