Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine has granite towers, glaciers and milky lakes in southern Chile. It suits hikers who plan around wind and advance bookings.
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Torres del Paine National Park lies in the Magallanes Region of southern Chilean Patagonia. CONAF, Chile's forest agency, administers the park, which was created on 13 May 1959. Its best-known feature is the Paine massif, whose three granite towers rise about 2,500 m above sea level. Glaciers flow from the Southern Patagonia Ice Field on the western side, and lakes such as Grey and Pehoé look milky because rock flour hangs in the water.
Hikers come for the W trek, which takes about three to five days and covers about 50 miles, and for the full O circuit, which takes about seven to nine days and covers about 81 miles. Plan around the wind: the windiest months, November to January, are also the busiest. September to April is generally the best window. In winter, daylight lasts only about eight hours and most services are not practical. Campsites and refugios must be booked before you enter the park.
Torres del Paine National Park in five
- Buy your park ticket online before you goEntry tickets are sold only online on CONAF's Pases Parques site, tied to your passport number and route. Summer dates can sell out.Bookings and refugios
- Book every night before you arriveCamping is only allowed in authorized campsites and refugios, and rangers can ask to see your bookings. There is no walk-up camping.Bookings and refugios
- Never light a fireAll fires are banned after past wildfires, with heavy fines. Cook only on a gas stove in the marked cooking areas.
- Base in Puerto NatalesBuses run from Puerto Natales to the park entrances in about 2 hours. Stock up on food and gear there.
- Plan for wind, not just rainGusts can knock hikers over on exposed sections, especially near Paine Grande and the passes. Carry a windproof shell and trekking poles.
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Need to know
- Entrance
- Ticket bought online in advance on Pases Parques, by route Read more
- Permits
- A confirmed booking for every night inside the park
- Season
- Main season Oct–Apr; winter trails are limited
- Nearest town
- Puerto Natales, about 2 hours by bus
- Getting there
- Fly to Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales, then bus
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryRain27 rainy daysHigh9°Low4°Peak, windyJanuaryRain
Good
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 528 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, windy
- FebruaryRain24 rainy daysHigh9°Low4°Busy, windyFebruaryRain
Good
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 410 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy, windy
- MarchRain27 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh8°Low3°Autumn colorMarchRain
Good
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 505 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- AprilRain23 rainy days6 snowy daysHigh6°Low1°Quiet, coolAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 6°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 443 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 6
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cool
- MaySnow21 rainy days8 snowy daysHigh4°Low-1°Cold, few servicesMaySnow
Mixed
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 355 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 8
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, few services
- JuneSnow24 rainy days15 snowy daysHigh2°Low-3°WinterJuneSnow
Mixed
- High
- 2°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 339 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 15
- Days with storms
- 0
Winter
- JulySnow22 rainy days15 snowy daysHigh2°Low-3°Winter, short daysJulySnow
Mixed
- High
- 2°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 364 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 15
- Days with storms
- 0
Winter, short days
- AugustSnow23 rainy days16 snowy daysHigh2°Low-3°ColdAugustSnow
Mixed
- High
- 2°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 392 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 16
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- SeptemberSnow22 rainy days13 snowy daysHigh4°Low-2°Late winterSeptemberSnow
Mixed
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -2°
- Precipitation
- 396 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 13
- Days with storms
- 0
Late winter
- OctoberSnow26 rainy days9 snowy daysHigh5°Low0°Season opensOctoberSnow
Mixed
- High
- 5°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 493 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 9
- Days with storms
- 0
Season opens
- NovemberRain24 rainy days4 snowy daysHigh7°Low1°Spring, windyNovemberRain
Good
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 457 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 4
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, windy
- DecemberRain28 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low3°Long daysDecemberRain
Good
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 504 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Long days
Average daily high and low in Torres del Paine, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Torres del Paine National Park
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 3°
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Torres del Paine National Park
05:07 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today8°1°100%Monday: Snow. High 8°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue10°4°99%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 10°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 99%.
- Wed8°3°100%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 8°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Thu8°2°90%Thursday: Drizzle. High 8°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Fri11°3°16%Friday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 16%.
- Sat11°3°84%Saturday: Drizzle. High 11°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 84%.
- Sun10°4°90%Sunday: Rain. High 10°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 90%.
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Money
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Rules for Torres del Paine National Park, checked
- Lighting any fire or heat source is prohibited; only camp stoves are allowed, in specially signed areasChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- Camp only in the authorized, signed camping areas; sleeping anywhere else is prohibitedChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- Drones are banned except for research or professional filming with CONAF authorization; pets are not allowedChecked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
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Torres del Paine National Park FAQ
Do I need to book Torres del Paine in advance?
Yes. Buy the entry ticket online on Pases Parques and book every campsite or refugio night before you arrive. Rangers can turn you back without bookings.
How many days is the W trek?
Most people take four or five days and four nights. The O circuit adds the back side of the massif and takes seven to nine days.
When is the best time to hike Torres del Paine?
November to March has the longest days and all services open. March and April are quieter with autumn color; January is the busiest.
Can I visit Torres del Paine on a day trip?
Yes, from Puerto Natales, with a full-day ticket. A day trip covers lakes and viewpoints, but the towers hike alone takes most of a day.
What should I pack for Torres del Paine in wind and rain?
A windproof, waterproof shell, warm layers, trekking poles and a gas stove if you camp. Weather can change within an hour, so pack for four seasons even in January. Some campsites rent tents and sleeping bags; ask when you book.