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When is the best time to visit Easter Island?
In general the best time to visit Easter Island is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are June, August, September.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Easter Island in different months
This is the average weather in Easter Island for each month based on historic data:
February, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +73°F during February.
In January, March, April, May, June, July, August, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 155 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 89 mm in May.
Climate in Easter Island
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Easter Island for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +77°F | +77°F | +77°F | +75°F | +73°F | +72°F | +70°F | +70°F | +70°F | +70°F | +73°F | +75°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +70°F | +66°F | +66°F | +64°F | +64°F | +66°F | +68°F | +70°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +66°F | +63°F | +61°F | +59°F | +55°F | +54°F | +54°F | +55°F | +55°F | +59°F | +63°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 44 | 46 | 56 | 87 | 89 | 83 | 79 | 72 | 67 | 54 | 49 | 48 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Easter Island during the whole year:
The hottest month in Easter Island is March with average maximum temperature going up to +73°F. The coldest month is August with the lowest temperatures of +63°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Easter Island looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Easter Island is February with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Easter Island during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 44 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 18 rainy days and 89 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Easter Island:
What is the hottest month in Easter Island?
The hottest month in Easter Island is March with average maximum temperature of +73°F.
What is the coldest month in Easter Island?
The coldest month in Easter Island is August with minimum temperatures of +63°F.
Is Easter Island worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Easter Island could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Easter Island?
if you're looking to visit Easter Island when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 44 mm of rain.
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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.