The weather in May in Torres del Paine National Park

It's cold in May in Torres del Paine National Park with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 1°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Torres del Paine National Park. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 11°C in 2014, Torres del Paine National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 6°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 207 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. Of the total precipitation, about 24 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Torres del Paine National Park

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Torres del Paine National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Torres del Paine National Park New York
Average temperature 5°C 22°C
Max. temperature 7°C 28°C
Min. temperature -2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 207 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 24 days 14 days
Total snowfall 24 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 12 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Torres del Paine National Park with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 0°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 5°C, with nights around 0°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Torres del Paine National Park is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Torres del Paine National Park

Temperature in May in Torres del Paine National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Torres del Paine National Park

Total precipitation in May in Torres del Paine National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Torres del Paine National Park

Snowfall in May in Torres del Paine National Park per year

Daily UV index in May in Torres del Paine National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Torres del Paine National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Torres del Paine National Park

The weather in May in Torres del Paine National Park is rated 3 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Torres del Paine National Park? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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The temperature is pleasant for walking, but the frequent rain showers are unpleasant. Layering is necessary. Beautiful views are sometimes obscured from view by fog.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Torres del Paine National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Torres del Paine National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.