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The climate of Easter Island

The current climate in Easter Island features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Easter Island, Chile.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Easter Island in recent years was 31°C in October 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in August 2014.

Rainfall amount

On average, Easter Island receives 510 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Easter Island?

The best time to visit Easter Island for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Easter Island.

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Climate Table of Easter Island

The climate table of Easter Island shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 27 27 27 26 24 22 21 21 21 22 24 25
Temp. min (°C) 21 21 21 20 18 17 16 16 16 17 18 19
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Precipitation (mm) 35 62 41 63 46 64 33 47 26 33 31 29
UV Index 9 9 8 7 6 5 5 6 8 9 9 9

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Easter Island, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Easter Island

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Yearly Temperature in Easter Island

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Easter Island, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Easter Island

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Easter Island

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Easter Island, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Easter Island

Weather experiences in Easter Island

The weather in Easter Island is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 9 visitors. Have you been to Easter Island? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in March Weather experience:Excellent

Perfect temperature, bright sun and a light breeze. Ideal for exploring at night and stargazing. Fantastic weather for an island vacation!

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was here in February Weather experience:Good

The February weather on Easter Island was tropical, warm and sunny, perfect for beach lovers. There were only a few days of light rain, but it quickly disappeared.

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was here in April Weather experience:Good

The temperature was suitable for beach days and the water was warm enough for swimming, but the occasional strong wind did not make it ideal.

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was here in July Weather experience:Good

In July there were lots of clouds and some rain on Easter Island, but moderate temperatures around 18°C. However, the weather was pleasant for viewing the famous Moai statues. There is no sun here, but it is also not a place for winter sports.

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was here in June Weather experience:Okay

In retrospect, this would have been desirable for sunny days on the beach and swimming in the sea, but unfortunately that did not happen. Beautiful nature and sights, despite the unusual weather.

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was here in September Weather experience:Okay

The weather was unstable, with unexpected showers and rare sunshine. But the temperature was mild and pleasant.

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was here in January Weather experience:Good

Mostly sunny with some tropical rain, ideal for exploring the mystical Moai statues. The pleasant sea temperature was perfect for a refreshing swim. Use sunscreen!

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was here in August Weather experience:Good

August on Easter Island offers cool, pleasant temperatures with some chance of rain. Although not a particularly sunny place, there were plenty of sunny moments to enjoy the impressive Moai statues.

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was here in May Weather experience:Okay

Although sunny days are wonderful, there are no guarantees.

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Average weather in Easter Island by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Easter Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.