People, I plan to go to El Calafate and Torres del Paine next January but I´ve head that is too windy there at this season ... Is that true ?
My husband has problems of sinusites and I am afraid he gest sick easily ...

Not windy at all when we were in El Calafate and TDP last January!
Jane

A few Decembers ago we were in TDP. What I remember was that it was <i>windy</i>. But I can't imagine it would cause any sickness. Would he wear a mouth mask or bandana if he feels it is too strong?

I don't think you can escape the wind in Patagonia. The only time when it is not windy is, surprisingly, in winter. I found it extremely windy in the Fitzroy area of Los Glaciares national park, but I also had a number of days of absolutely spectacular weather.

Torres wasn't as windy as Los Glaciares, but I did experience a few days of high winds. The weather is highly variable, so it's hard to predict. Patagonia is known for its wind, so its part of the experience. I wouldn't let it stop you from visiting. It's not windy every day, and you can have truly great weather in January.

thanks for the replys .. It seems it is not that bad .. a matter of lucky .. I got scared by readind some report of persons that barelly could walk due to the wind ...