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Torres del Paine in May
Torres del Paine cools off: highs slip to 27°F (-3°C), from 31°F in April, with lows of 20°F (-7°C) and about 5.5 in (140 mm) of rain or snow.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 34/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 20°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 34/100 · Tough
What May feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 27°F (-3°C).
Average lows of 20°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 5.5 in (140 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 42 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around May
May 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.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 32/100.
- Comfort improves from 31/100 in April to 34/100.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 20°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 5.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Torres del Paine in May
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 27°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 May
- Puerto Natales in May~67 mi · highs 44°F, 3.8 in rain · 9°C (17°F) warmer by day, drier
- El Chaltén in May~114 mi · highs 41°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Torres del Paine?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 34/100. Expect highs of 27°F (-3°C) and 5.5 in (140 mm) of rain or snow. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Torres del Paine in May?
Average highs are 27°F (-3°C) and average lows 20°F (-7°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Torres del Paine in May?
Yes: about 5.5 in (140 mm) of rain or snow falls across May on average, the 5th-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 May?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 20°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 5.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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