Torres del Paine weather in May (Magallanes, Chile)

Can you expect sunny skies in Torres del Paine in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Torres del Paine includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Torres del Paine in May falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 278 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of snow/rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Torres del Paine climate page with graphs.

 

Torres del Paine, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 278 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Chile in May

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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