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Torres del Paine in February
Torres del Paine's warmest month brings highs averaging 38°F (3°C), lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain or snow.
February opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 33/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 5.7 in (144 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 33/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 38°F (3°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February is one of Torres del Paine's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, January – March.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: February, May and July – October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by March, the score drops to 30/100.
- Comfort improves from 28/100 in January to 33/100.
- February sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 5.7 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 February
With 5.7 in of rain or snow, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
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 38°F.
Mirador Base Las Torres
Steep hike to the glacial lake below the three granite towers.
Salto Grande
Powerful waterfall between Lake Nordenskjöld and Lake Pehoé.
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 February
- Puerto Natales in February~67 mi · highs 57°F, 3.9 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, drier
- El Chaltén in February~114 mi · highs 52°F, 4.9 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Torres del Paine?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 33/100. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is Torres del Paine in February?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Torres del Paine in February?
Yes: about 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 6th-driest 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 February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 5.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Torres del Paine
Routes in season in February
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning Torres del Paine in February?
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