Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Torres del Paine in July
This is the coldest month in Torres del Paine: highs average 22°F (-5°C) and lows 15°F (-9°C), with about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain or snow.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 36/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 22°F (-5°C)
- Avg low
- 15°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 5.1 in (129 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 36/100 · Tough
What July feels like
Highs only reach about 22°F (-5°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 15°F (-9°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 5.1 in (129 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 08 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around July
July is one of Torres del Paine's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: February, May and July – October.
- Comfort improves from 32/100 in June to 36/100.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 15°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 5.1 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Torres del Paine in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
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 22°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 July
- Puerto Natales in July~67 mi · highs 39°F, 3.3 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, drier
- El Chaltén in July~114 mi · highs 35°F, 5.1 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Torres del Paine?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 36/100. Expect highs of 22°F (-5°C) and 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain or snow. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so July is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Torres del Paine in July?
Average highs are 22°F (-5°C) and average lows 15°F (-9°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Torres del Paine in July?
Yes: about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain or snow falls across July on average, the 2nd-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 July?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 15°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 5.1 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Torres del Paine
Planning Torres del Paine in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.