May verdict

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile in May

Weather score20Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

7°C

Rain

132mm

Sun

3.4h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

20

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Torres del Paine National Park, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May7°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Torres del Paine National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May132mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Torres del Paine National Park's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to February and April to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May3.4 hours average sun

May is one of Torres del Paine National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May8°C average sea

May is close to Torres del Paine National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May20 weather score

May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and September to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.