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Torres del Paine in September
Torres del Paine sees its driest month, with just 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 28°F (-2°C) and lows of 19°F (-7°C).
At 36/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 36/100 · Tough
What September feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 28°F (-2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 19°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 4.7 in (119 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around September
September is one of Torres del Paine's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from August (35 → 36/100).
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so September falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for September
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 4.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Torres del Paine in September
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Laguna Amarga
Roadside lagoon with a classic view of the towers and frequent guanacos.
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 28°F.
Grey Glacier
Ice front of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; reach by trail or boat from Hotel Lago Grey.
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 September
- Puerto Natales in September~67 mi · highs 46°F, 3.0 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, drier
- El Chaltén in September~114 mi · highs 41°F, 4.6 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 September: quick answers
Is September 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 28°F (-2°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain or snow. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so September is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Torres del Paine in September?
Average highs are 28°F (-2°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Torres del Paine in September?
Some: about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain or snow falls across September on average, the 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 September?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 4.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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