Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine is an huge national park on the border with Argentina. It is possible to walk here along craters, high-rising mountain ridges, over glaciers and through vast majestic tundra.
Torres del Paine Weather in October
October in Torres del Paine brings low temperatures around 6°C (43°F) during the day, dropping to -1°C (30°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy snow/rainfall is common.
Rainfall in Torres del Paine in October
As part of the rainy season, Torres del Paine sees around 5 days of rain in October, with an average of 275 mm (11 in). Rainy season showers here are typically intense, often clearing quickly but coming down hard while they last.
Temperature in Torres del Paine in October
Expect highs of 6°C (43°F) in Torres del Paine in October, with nights dropping to around -1°C (30°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights drop below freezing to -1°C (30°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying.To explore more travel options, our weather planner can help you discover destinations worldwide.
Torres del Paine Temperature in October
Min Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Max Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Chance of Rain
18%
Precipitation
275 mm (11 in)
Rainy days
5 days
Torres del Paine Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for Torres del Paine in October
Browse day-by-day weather records for Torres del Paine spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Torres del Paine historical weather extremes in October
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Torres del Paine between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
- The hottest October day on record in Torres del Paine reached 14°C (57°F) (October 23, 2016).
- The lowest daytime temperature in October was 0°C (32°F), recorded on October 1, 2020.
- Nighttime temperatures dropped to -10°C (14°F) on October 2, 2020, marking the coldest October night on record.
- The wettest October day on record brought 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation to Torres del Paine (October 10, 2010).
Best Places in Chile in October
Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Chile in October →
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Torres del Paine in October
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Torres del Paine in October. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Torres del Paine in October
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling3/10 -
Walking3/10 -
Barbeque1/10 -
Camping1/10 -
Outdoor sports3/10
Torres del Paine 3-Day Forecast
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