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Torres del Paine Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Torres del Paine sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be cold at the high end to roughly very cold at the low end. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Torres del Paine experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a chilly 11°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Torres del Paine experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 3433 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Torres del Paine has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 333 mm, and the driest month, July, with 237 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Torres del Paine

Sat   Dec 21
13°C | -1°C
N 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
13°C | 3°C
E 1 m/s
20 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Dec 23
14°C | 3°C
NW 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Torres del Paine in Chile

The average rainfall figures in Torres del Paine are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Torres del Paine?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Torres del Paine?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 11°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Torres del Paine?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Torres del Paine?
    December tops the wettest month list with 333 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Torres del Paine?
    July is the driest month with 237 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.