When to go · Valle Nevado
Valle Nevado in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry, good snow)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry, good snow)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- Valle NevadoHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- Low
- Prices · Chile overall
- Medium
Chile overall: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Valle Nevado, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Apr: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Jun: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 4 (better)
Jun: 6
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jun: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry, good snow)). Across Chile: Autumn beech colours in Patagonia; last reliable month for Torres del Paine services.
June: Inside Valle Nevado's best window: Jun–Oct (dry, good snow).
Valle Nevado: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings