May · Chile
Best time to visit Torres del Paine in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Torres del Paine in May
Average temperature 0°C, 85 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
2.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Torres del Paine scores 2.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Torres del Paine gathers granite spires, turquoise lakes, and Patagonian steppe into one compact Chilean national park.
May in Torres del Paine — the hardest end of the year
At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in May: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
85 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.
That is 2.9/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 7.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Torres del Paine — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Torres del Paine in May?
- In May, Torres del Paine averages 0°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Torres del Paine?
- May earns a 2.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Torres del Paine in May?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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