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Best Time to Visit Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine's weather is fairly even year-round: our comfort score only moves between 28 and 36 out of 100, with July scoring highest.

Torres del Paine, Chile
Best months
Feb, May and Jul – Oct
Warmest
Feb · 38°F
Coldest nights
Jul · 15°F
Wettest
Jan · 6.9 in
Driest
Sep · 4.7 in

Torres del Paine weather by month

Highs run from 22°F to 38°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 69.5 in (1765 mm) of rain and snow.

5°14°23°32°41°37°Jan38°Feb35°Mar31°Apr27°May23°Jun22°Jul24°Aug28°Sep31°Oct33°Nov36°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Torres del Paine, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high37°F3°C38°F3°C35°F2°C31°F0°C27°F-3°C23°F-5°C22°F-5°C24°F-4°C28°F-2°C31°F-1°C33°F1°C36°F2°C
Avg low28°F-2°C28°F-2°C26°F-3°C24°F-5°C20°F-7°C16°F-9°C15°F-9°C16°F-9°C19°F-7°C22°F-6°C24°F-5°C26°F-3°C
Rain/snow6.9 in175 mm5.7 in144 mm6.5 in165 mm6.4 in163 mm5.5 in140 mm6.2 in157 mm5.1 in129 mm5.2 in133 mm4.7 in119 mm5.2 in131 mm5.9 in150 mm6.3 in159 mm
Humidity86%86%88%90%92%93%93%91%89%85%85%85%
Cloud77%74%75%74%71%72%71%73%74%77%78%79%
Comfort283330313432363536343130

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~630 m (2,067 ft) to Torres del Paine's ~1,442 m (4,731 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Torres del Paine season by season

Torres del Paine is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons run opposite to North America and Europe.

Summer Dec – Feb

Peak warmth: highs of 36–38°F (2–3°C). It's the wettest season, with about 18.8 in (478 mm) of rain or snow, 27% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. February is among the best-scoring months (season average 30/100).

Autumn Mar – May

Temperatures slide from 35°F highs in March to 27°F by May. About 18.4 in (468 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. March – May are cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 32/100.

Winter Jun – Aug

The coldest season, with highs of 22–24°F (-5–-4°C) and lows down to 15°F (-9°C). About 16.5 in (419 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. June – August are cold enough for snow. July & August are among the best-scoring months (season average 34/100).

Spring Sep – Nov

Temperatures climb through the season, from 28°F highs in September to 33°F by November. It's the driest season, with only about 15.7 in (400 mm) of rain or snow, 23% of the year's total. September – November are cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 34/100.

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By comfort score: 12 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.

Torres del Paine weather questions

When is the best time to visit Torres del Paine?

Torres del Paine's weather is fairly even year-round: our comfort score only moves between 28 and 36 out of 100, with July scoring highest.

What is the rainiest month in Torres del Paine?

January is the wettest month, averaging about 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain or snow. September is the driest, with about 4.7 in (119 mm). The yearly total is around 69.5 in (1765 mm).

What is the coldest month in Torres del Paine?

July is the coldest, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C) and highs of 22°F (-5°C). The warmest is February, with average highs of 38°F (3°C).

Is Torres del Paine humid in summer?

Not very: summer (December – February) humidity averages 86%, and highs peak around 38°F (3°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Torres del Paine?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in year-round, bottoming out around 15°F (-9°C) in July.

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