Torres del Paine weather in May (Magallanes, Chile)

What can you expect from the weather in Torres del Paine during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Torres del Paine typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Torres del Paine in May falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 278 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 278 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Chile in May

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

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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 Torres del Paine in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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