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Easter Island in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Easter Island in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Easter Island in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Easter Island in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 89 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Easter Island has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Easter Island in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Easter Island for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +64°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +68°F.

Is Easter Island warm or cold in May?

Easter Island is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +66°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Easter Island:

Climate in Easter Island in May

Easter Island weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+72°F+70°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+59°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+75°F+73°F+72°F
Rainfall
87 mm89 mm83 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
76%75%75%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
101
Cloudy days
101213
Rainy days
191816
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting colder in May. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 87 mm to 89 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in April to 0 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Easter Island in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 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 May, going from 9 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Easter Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 70 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Easter Island, here is a comparison with other months, 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 May in Easter Island?

This is the weather in Easter Island in May 2023:
1 May
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+70°F
2 May
☁️
+70°F
3 May
☁️
+71°F
4 May
☁️
+70°F
5 May
🌧️
+69°F
6 May
☁️
+71°F
7 May
🌧️
+71°F
8 May
🌧️
+72°F
9 May
☁️
+71°F
10 May
☁️
+70°F
11 May
🌧️
+69°F
12 May
☁️
+68°F
13 May
☁️
+67°F
14 May
☁️
+68°F
15 May
☁️
+68°F
16 May
☁️
+67°F
17 May
☁️
+67°F
18 May
☁️
+68°F
19 May
☁️
+68°F
20 May
☀️
+68°F
21 May
☁️
+68°F
22 May
☁️
+67°F
23 May
☁️
+68°F
24 May
☀️
+68°F
25 May
☁️
+69°F
26 May
☁️
+69°F
27 May
🌧️
+71°F
28 May
🌧️
+72°F
29 May
☀️
+70°F
30 May
☁️
+68°F
31 May
☁️
+69°F
In May 2023 Easter Island had 3 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Easter Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Easter Island in May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Easter Island?

It’s always a good time to visit Easter Island, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Easter Island in May?

May 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 May?

Easter Island is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Easter Island in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Easter Island in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Easter Island

Source of the data

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.