Summer
Dec → Feb22 to 24°
nights 20 to 22°
- 10 rainy days · 50 mm
- 12.3 h of sun
- sea 24°
When is the best time to visit Easter Island?
- Jan23°fair
- Feb24°fair
- Mar24°recommended
- Apr23°fair
- May22°not recommended
- Jun20°not recommended
- Jul19°not recommended
- Aug19°not recommended
- Sep19°fair
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov21°recommended
- Dec22°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Easter Island, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 22° | 12.2 h | 49 mm | 9 d | 24° | |
| February | 24° | 22° | 12.1 h | 74 mm | 15 d | 26° | |
| March | 24° | 22° | 11.1 h | 97 mm | 12 d | 25° | ✓ |
| April | 23° | 21° | 9.9 h | 103 mm | 17 d | 24° | |
| May | 22° | 20° | 8.8 h | 102 mm | 11 d | 23° | |
| June | 20° | 19° | 8.6 h | 62 mm | 8 d | 21° | |
| July | 19° | 18° | 8.7 h | 64 mm | 10 d | 20° | |
| August | 19° | 18° | 9.6 h | 68 mm | 11 d | 20° | |
| September | 19° | 17° | 10.2 h | 23 mm | 6 d | 20° | |
| October | 19° | 18° | 10.6 h | 28 mm | 6 d | 21° | ✓ |
| November | 21° | 19° | 11.7 h | 26 mm | 6 d | 21° | ✓ |
| December | 22° | 20° | 12.5 h | 28 mm | 7 d | 22° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Easter Island, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Hanga Roa) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May22 to 24°
nights 20 to 22°
- 13 rainy days · 101 mm
- 9.9 h of sun
- sea 24°
Winter
Jun → Aug19 to 20°
nights 18 to 19°
- 10 rainy days · 65 mm
- 9 h of sun
- sea 20°
Spring
Sep → Nov19 to 21°
nights 17 to 19°
- 6 rainy days · 26 mm
- 10.8 h of sun
- sea 21°
Book early for March and October to December
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Easter Island, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In December there are 13h51 of daylight, in June 10h26, a difference of 3h24.
13h40Jan
13h03Feb
12h19Mar
11h29Apr
10h48May
10h26Jun
10h35Jul
11h10Aug
11h58Sep
12h47Oct
13h30Nov
13h51Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Hanga Roa" (-27.15°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Easter Island, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 |
EventsTapati Rapa NuiFebruaryDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: January, June, September, October, November, December
- Beach & swimming: January, February, March, April
- Towns & culture: January, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: February, March
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Easter Island, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- FebruaryTapati Rapa Nui big crowds
Two weeks of traditional contests: banana-trunk sledding, a race in the crater of Rano Raraku, and singing.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair23°22° at night
- 49 mm · 9 d
- 12.2 h
- sea 24°
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair24°22° at night
- 74 mm · 15 d
- 12.1 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended24°22° at night
- 97 mm · 12 d
- 11.1 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair23°21° at night
- 103 mm · 17 d
- 9.9 h
- sea 24°
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended22°20° at night
- 102 mm · 11 d
- 8.8 h
- sea 23°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended20°19° at night
- 62 mm · 8 d
- 8.6 h
- sea 21°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended19°18° at night
- 64 mm · 10 d
- 8.7 h
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended19°18° at night
- 68 mm · 11 d
- 9.6 h
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair19°17° at night
- 23 mm · 6 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended19°18° at night
- 28 mm · 6 d
- 10.6 h
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended21°19° at night
- 26 mm · 6 d
- 11.7 h
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended22°20° at night
- 28 mm · 7 d
- 12.5 h
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (49 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C early in the morning. Frequent but light showers: 74 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (97 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 103 mm over 17 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (102 mm). Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (62 mm). Expect 8.6 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (64 mm). Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 23 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 28 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 26 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.7 h a day on average. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 28 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Easter Island?
March and October to December: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 24 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Hanga Roa).
Which month should you avoid in Easter Island?
May: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 102 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Hanga Roa).
What is the hottest month in Easter Island?
February, with 24 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hanga Roa).
What is the coldest month in Easter Island?
July, with 19 °C at best during the day and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hanga Roa).
What is the driest month in Easter Island?
September: 23 mm over 6 days of rain, against 103 mm in April, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Easter Island?
December, with 12.5 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Easter Island?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in January, February, March, April, May, December (warmest 26 °C in February), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Hanga Roa).
When is the best time to hike in Easter Island?
January, June, September, October, November, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Hanga Roa), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Easter Island?
February, March: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Hanga Roa).
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