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Further north in Chile the climate is very different, with average daytime temperatures in Santiago during the summer reaching around 29°C. The Argentinian side of the border tends to be drier, and it is possible to travel from clear skies and brilliant sunshine in Los Glaciares national park to low cloud and rain in Torres del Paine national park.

When to visit

The trekking season in Torres del Paine lasts roughly from early summer to early autumn (late November to late April). January and February are peak season, coinciding with school holidays in Chile, and during these months campsites and trails can become quite crowded, especially on the more popular ‘W’ route. Mosquitoes are at their worst at this time. March is on balance the best month to visit, although December and even April are also good. During the winter bitter temperatures and heavy snowfall put most people off, but this can also be a beautiful time to visit (some agencies offer winter ski touring) – and free from the wind and mosquitoes.