Torres del Paine Weather by Month: Wind, Cold, Rain and Snow on the W Trek
Published November 9, 2026
The weather in Torres del Paine changes fast and is never calm: in Bardy’s normals, gusts at the Mirador Base Torres reach 78 km/h (48 mph) to 90 km/h (56 mph) one day in ten, every month of the year, and rain falls on 43% to 57% of days. Here is the weather month by month on the W Trek, the seasons, the winter rules and what changes in your pack.
Torres del Paine weather by month
Bardy’s normals (2015-2024, Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5) are brought to the altitude of three points of the W: the coldest night to expect at Chileno, 410 m (1,345 ft), the highest night of the W, where one night in ten is colder; the hottest day at Paine Grande, 40 m (131 ft), by the lake, where one day in ten is hotter; and the gusts and the snow at the Mirador Base Torres, 870 m (2,854 ft), where one day in ten is windier. Rainy days count from 1.5 mm, at the wettest of the three points.
| Month | Night at Chileno | Day at Paine Grande | Rainy days | Gusts at the Mirador | Snow at the Mirador |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 54% | 87 km/h (54 mph) | — |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 57% | 89 km/h (55 mph) | — |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 56% | 88 km/h (55 mph) | possible |
| April | 30°F (−1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 52% | 84 km/h (52 mph) | possible |
| May | 27°F (−3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 43% | 78 km/h (48 mph) | possible |
| June | 23°F (−5°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 46% | 81 km/h (50 mph) | possible |
| July | 21°F (−6°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 49% | 85 km/h (53 mph) | possible |
| August | 23°F (−5°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 43% | 90 km/h (56 mph) | possible |
| September | 25°F (−4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 44% | 88 km/h (55 mph) | possible |
| October | 28°F (−2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 46% | 90 km/h (56 mph) | possible |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 44% | 89 km/h (55 mph) | possible |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 51% | 88 km/h (55 mph) | possible |
The windiest month is August, the least windy May, only 12 km/h apart. Gusts come from ERA5, a model with a grid of about 31 km, so they describe the area rather than one exposed ridge. Snow on the ground is possible at the Mirador from March to December.
The wind
Chile Travel recommends trekking poles “to reduce the impact on your knees during steep descents and to maintain stability against strong wind gusts”, and warns that “the weather conditions can change abruptly.” In Bardy’s normals, the gusts to expect one day in ten never fall below 78 km/h (48 mph) at the Mirador Base Torres, whatever the month.
Summer, December to February
Chile Travel: “December to February (Peak Season): This is when the largest number of tourists gather, as the days are longer, the weather is more pleasant, and most trails are fully open.” In Bardy’s normals, the day at Paine Grande reaches 57°F in December, 61°F in January and 63°F in February, and nights at Chileno stay around 36°F in January. Summer is not dry: rain falls on 54% of days in January.
March to November: the low season and winter
“March to November (Low/Off-Season): Prices are lower, and you will be able to enjoy spectacular snowy landscapes.” From May to September, nights at Chileno fall to 21°F in July, and the day at Paine Grande reaches only 43°F in July. CONAF, Chile’s parks agency, required a guide on the W for the 2026 winter season, from April 27 to September 16; a lifting of that requirement was announced on September 12, 2026. If you plan a trek outside the summer months, check the current rule with CONAF before you book.
What changes in your pack with the month
Over the season, the lines of Bardy’s pack that change from one month to the next are the rain jacket, the rain pants, the insulating layer, the sunscreen, the sunglasses and the gaiters. The W Trek packing list shows them month by month with the price and weight of the whole pack, and the Torres del Paine page computes it for your own dates, on the MET Norway forecast when you leave within 9 days.
FAQ
What is the best month to visit Torres del Paine?
Chile Travel, the official tourism portal: “December to February (Peak Season): This is when the largest number of tourists gather, as the days are longer, the weather is more pleasant, and most trails are fully open.” In Bardy’s normals, nights at Chileno are mildest in January (36°F) and May has the fewest rainy days (43%).
How windy is Torres del Paine?
At the Mirador Base Torres, Bardy’s normals give gusts of 78 km/h (48 mph) in May to 90 km/h (56 mph) in August, reached or passed one day in ten. There is no calm month.
How cold is Torres del Paine?
The coldest night to expect at Chileno, 410 m (1,345 ft), goes from 36°F in January to 21°F in July; nights fall below freezing from April to October.
Does it rain a lot in Torres del Paine?
Rain falls on 43% to 57% of days depending on the month in Bardy’s normals (1.5 mm or more): no month has rain on fewer than 43% of days.
What is the weather in Torres del Paine for the next days?
For a departure within 9 days, the Torres del Paine page computes the pack on the MET Norway forecast instead of the normals; further ahead, it uses the 10-year normals shown here.