Climate of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Area-weighted average across Tierra del Fuego. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Tierra del Fuego, a subdivision of Argentina, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 0.2°C / 32.4°F in July to 9.2°C / 48.6°F in January, with rainfall from 25 mm / 1 in to 50 mm / 2 in depending on the season (475 mm / 18.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2°C48.6°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| February | 8.9°C48°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
| March | 7.3°C45.1°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| April | 5.2°C41.4°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 2.6°C36.7°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| June | 0.5°C32.9°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| July | 0.2°C32.4°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| August | 1.3°C34.3°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| September | 3°C37.4°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| October | 5.2°C41.4°F | 28 mm1.1″ | — |
| November | 6.9°C44.4°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| December | 8.2°C46.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tierra del Fuego?
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 9.2°C / 48.6°F, and the driest is September at 25 mm / 1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Tierra del Fuego?
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.2°C / 32.4°F in July to 9.2°C / 48.6°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 475 mm / 18.7 in, with the wettest month being January (50 mm / 2 in) and the driest September (25 mm / 1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Tierra del Fuego?
The hottest month in Tierra del Fuego is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 9.2°C / 48.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Tierra del Fuego?
The coldest month in Tierra del Fuego is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 0.2°C / 32.4°F.
When does it rain most in Tierra del Fuego?
The wettest month in Tierra del Fuego is January, averaging about 50 mm / 2 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 25 mm / 1 in.