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Torres del Paine in March
Torres del Paine edges cooler than February, with highs of 35°F (2°C), lows of 26°F (-3°C) and about 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 30/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 6.5 in (165 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 30/100 · Tough
What March feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 35°F (2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 26°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 6.5 in (165 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are February, May and July – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, January – March.
- Comfort slips from 33/100 in February to 30/100.
- March sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 6.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Torres del Paine in March
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 35°F.
Grey Glacier
Ice front of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; reach by trail or boat from Hotel Lago Grey.
Laguna Amarga
Roadside lagoon with a classic view of the towers and frequent guanacos.
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 March
- Puerto Natales in March~67 mi · highs 54°F, 4.3 in rain · 10°C (19°F) warmer by day, drier
- El Chaltén in March~114 mi · highs 49°F, 6.1 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Torres del Paine?
It's middling, scoring 30/100. The best months are February, May and July – October, at up to 36. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain or snow. March is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is Torres del Paine in March?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Torres del Paine in March?
Yes: about 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 2nd-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 March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 6.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Torres del Paine
Routes in season in March
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning Torres del Paine in March?
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