Easter Island in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 48 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Easter Island has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Easter Island in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Easter Island for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +64°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 67% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +70°F.
Is Easter Island warm or cold in December?
Easter Island is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +68°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Easter Island:
Climate in Easter Island in December
Easter Island weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+70°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+59°F
+63°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+75°F
+77°F
Rainfall
49 mm
48 mm
44 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
76%
76%
76%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1020 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
14
13
9
Rainy days
15
17
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +68°F to +70°F during the day.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 49 mm to 48 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 2.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Easter Island in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 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 December, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Easter Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 7 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.Easter Island is amazing in December with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December 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 December in Easter Island?
This is the weather in Easter Island in December 2023:
1 December
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+66°F
2 December
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+66°F
3 December
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+67°F
4 December
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+67°F
5 December
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+67°F
6 December
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+67°F
7 December
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+67°F
8 December
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+67°F
9 December
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+67°F
10 December
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+67°F
11 December
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+68°F
12 December
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+67°F
13 December
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+66°F
14 December
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+66°F
15 December
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+67°F
16 December
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+67°F
17 December
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+67°F
18 December
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+68°F
19 December
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+68°F
20 December
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+68°F
21 December
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+68°F
22 December
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+68°F
23 December
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+68°F
24 December
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+69°F
25 December
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+69°F
26 December
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+69°F
27 December
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+69°F
28 December
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+69°F
29 December
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+69°F
30 December
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+69°F
31 December
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+70°F
In December 2023 Easter Island had 3 sunny days, 27 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 88% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Easter Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Easter Island in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Easter Island?
It’s always a good time to visit Easter Island, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Easter Island in December?
December 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 December?
Easter Island is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Easter Island in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Easter Island in December, 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.