Particularity of June at the End of the World: Why travel to Ushuaia?
- The weather and the longest night of the year in June.
- The best sunrises at 9:30 am.
- You can enjoy the city with low season prices in hotels, flights and activities.
- Wondering what to do in Ushuaia? There are many winter activities available! Snowmobile rides, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, and ice skating.
The weather in June is already winter, the days are very short, and June 21 is the longest night of the year. Sunrise is at 09:59 (GMT-3) and sunset is at 17:11 (GMT-3).
Historically in the city there is a great commemoration of “The Longest Night at the End of the World” with different presentations of national and local artists that can last up to a week. Due to the pandemic last year and this year 2021 the celebrations were postponed.
What activities can you do in Ushuaia in June?
Ice skating
From June when the snow is falling in Ushuaia, you can start enjoying this activity. In the city we have an outdoor artificial ice rink; the Yamana Patín bar, a charming bar strategically located near the bay of Ushuaia with incredible views of the snow-capped mountains of the cordillera.
Trekking
There are various trails that continue during the snowy season. The most recommended circuit is the Laguna Esmeralda trekking, which is frozen and covered with snow. Or the Martial Glacier located 7 km from the center of the city.
For this activity it is important that in addition to waterproof and warm clothing, you have crampons or snowshoes. There may be different conditions for walking, such as icy trails or lots of snow. For this activity you can choose to rent equipment or hire an organized excursion. Enjoy an unforgettable trekking experience in Ushuaia.
Winter Activities to do in Ushuaia in June
In the valley area is where more snow accumulates and lasts throughout the winter season, therefore, it is in this area where you can enjoy the most of what San Copo can give us. Here are the activities that are taking place in June 2021.
Cross Country Skiing
You can now enjoy cross-country skiing in the valley. This activity can be done by the whole family and no previous experience is required. If you are about to travel to Ushuaia we recommend a day of skiing.
Snowmobile
There are also snowmobile tours through the valley floor, through trails that have been specially paved and laid out for this activity. The motorcycles are led by each passenger and a motorcycle guide follows them. The routes are 5, 10 and 15 km long. If you are a nature and adventure lover, you cannot miss our guided tour to Escondido and Fagnano Ushuaia lakes.
What to wear to Ushuaia in June?
To come to the south you must bring a lot of warm clothes for the cold, frost and snow, that is why we recommend you to bring several layers of clothing, and use the lightest and thinner ones close to the skin, such as a long sleeve thermal t-shirt, a polar sweater and a snow jacket. It is also essential to have warm and waterproof clothing with boots, gloves, trousers, snow jacket, hat and scarf.
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you can rent everything from boots to gloves in the clothing rental stores in the center.
We are waiting for you at the end of the world!
