Easter Island in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +64°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 72 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the coldest month of the year in Easter Island;
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Easter Island has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Easter Island in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Easter Island for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 71% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +66°F.
Is Easter Island warm or cold in August?
Easter Island is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +63°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the coldest month in Easter Island, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Easter Island in August
Easter Island weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+64°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+54°F
+54°F
+55°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+70°F
+70°F
Rainfall
79 mm
72 mm
67 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
75%
75%
74%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1020 HPa
1021 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
1
Cloudy days
14
14
15
Rainy days
16
16
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 79 mm to 72 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 5 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 0 to 1.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Easter Island in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Easter Island is gradually decreasing during August, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Easter Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 45 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Easter Island wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 58% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Easter Island?
This is the weather in Easter Island in August 2023:
1 August
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+57°F
2 August
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+58°F
3 August
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+60°F
4 August
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+63°F
5 August
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+65°F
6 August
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+63°F
7 August
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+67°F
8 August
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+66°F
9 August
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+66°F
10 August
🌧️
+67°F
11 August
🌧️
+68°F
12 August
🌧️
+66°F
13 August
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+65°F
14 August
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+64°F
15 August
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+66°F
16 August
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+67°F
17 August
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+67°F
18 August
🌧️
+67°F
19 August
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+65°F
20 August
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+65°F
21 August
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+61°F
22 August
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+59°F
23 August
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+59°F
24 August
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+59°F
25 August
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+61°F
26 August
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+63°F
27 August
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+62°F
28 August
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+62°F
29 August
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+65°F
30 August
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+65°F
31 August
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+66°F
In August 2023 Easter Island had 3 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Easter Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Easter Island in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1998 (+67°F) and the highest in 2002 (+70°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 418 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 1401 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Easter Island in August:
Is August a good time to visit Easter Island?
It’s always a good time to visit Easter Island, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Easter Island in August?
August has mild temperatures in Easter Island. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Easter Island rainy in August?
Easter Island is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Easter Island in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Easter Island in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Easter Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.