Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Torres del Paine in April
Torres del Paine cools off: highs slip to 31°F (0°C), from 35°F in March, with lows of 24°F (-5°C) and about 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 31/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 31°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 24°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 6.4 in (163 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 31/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Highs only reach about 31°F (0°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are February, May and July – October.
- Comfort holds steady from March (30 → 31/100).
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 24°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 6.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Torres del Paine in April
With 6.4 in of rain or snow, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Valle del Francés
Central W-trek valley with hanging glaciers and avalanches off Paine Grande.
Hotel Las Torres Patagonia
Lodge restaurant and bar at the Base Torres trailhead, open to non-guests.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 31°F.
Mirador Cuernos
Easy trail with views of Los Cuernos above Lake Nordenskjöld.
Hotel Lago Grey
Lodge with a restaurant and bar facing icebergs on Lake Grey.
Lago Pehoé catamaran
Boat from Pudeto across turquoise Lake Pehoé to Paine Grande.
Nearby in April
- Puerto Natales in April~67 mi · highs 49°F, 4.3 in rain · 10°C (17°F) warmer by day, drier
- El Chaltén in April~114 mi · highs 46°F, 6.3 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~630 m to Torres del Paine's ~1,442 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Torres del Paine in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Torres del Paine?
It's middling, scoring 31/100. The best months are February, May and July – October, at up to 36. Expect highs of 31°F (0°C) and 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain or snow. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Torres del Paine in April?
Average highs are 31°F (0°C) and average lows 24°F (-5°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Torres del Paine in April?
Yes: about 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 69.5 in (1765 mm).
What should I pack for Torres del Paine in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 24°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 6.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Torres del Paine in April?
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