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Torres del Paine in January
The year's rain or snow peaks now, with about 6.9 in (175 mm) falling in Torres del Paine, alongside highs near 37°F (3°C) and lows of 28°F (-2°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 28/100, 12th of 12.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 6.9 in (175 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 28/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 37°F (3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 6.9 in (175 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 77%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 49 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are February, May and July – October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (January – March), which brings about 19.1 in (484 mm) in total.
- Comfort holds steady from December (30 → 28/100).
- January sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 6.9 in of rain or snow
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Torres del Paine in January
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
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 37°F.
Laguna Amarga
Roadside lagoon with a classic view of the towers and frequent guanacos.
Valle del Francés
Central W-trek valley with hanging glaciers and avalanches off Paine Grande.
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 January
- Puerto Natales in January~67 mi · highs 56°F, 4.7 in rain · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, drier
- El Chaltén in January~114 mi · highs 51°F, 6.1 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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Torres del Paine?
It's middling, scoring 28/100. The best months are February, May and July – October, at up to 36. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain or snow. January is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is Torres del Paine in January?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Torres del Paine in January?
Yes: about 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 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 January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 6.9 in of rain or snow), windproof shell (average wind 11 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Torres del Paine
Routes in season in January
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning Torres del Paine in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.