Te pito o te henua or Rapa Nui is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, more than 3,700 km from the coast of mainland Chile. Rapa Nui has a moderate subtropical oceanic climate throughout the year, characterized by pleasant temperatures, little seasonal variation, and precipitation around 1100mm.
Temperatures:
Annual average: Between 17°C and 24°C.
Seasons: The differences between seasons are marked. In summer (December to February), the average temperature is around 22°C to 28°C, while in winter (June to August) it drops to about 17°C to 20°C.
Extreme highs: Daily maximum temperatures generally range between 27°C and 29°C.
Extreme lows: Nights tend to be cool, with minimum temperatures around 9°C to 12°C.
Precipitation:
Annual average: Around 1,100 mm. Which month has the most rain?
Seasonality: Precipitation is variable throughout the year.
Daily precipitation: Rainfall on average tends to be occasional, 2 to 3 mm per day, in extreme situations it could exceed 50mm.
Humidity: Relative humidity is high throughout the year, with an average close to 80%.
Wind:
Winds: The wind varies in all directions, with average speeds of 20 to 30 km/h and in extreme cases between 70 - 80km/h.
Gusts: Stronger wind gusts can be experienced, especially between May and September.
Solar radiation:
Annual average of sun and UV: Rapa Nui enjoys abundant sunshine, with an average of 2,500 hours of sun per year with a UV index of 14 to 15 between October and March, and the rest of the year varies between 5 to 10.
Special weather conditions:
Rain:
Depending on the phenomenon, we could experience abundant precipitation that could exceed 200 to 300mm per month.
Depending on the phenomenon, we could experience abundant precipitation that could exceed 200 to 300mm per month.
Storms: Thunderstorms are infrequent but can occur during winter.
Weather: Depending on the phenomenon, in addition to rain, the wind can experience values between 70 and 90 km/h.
In general, the climate of Rapa Nui is pleasant and predictable, making it an ideal destination to visit year-round.
Additional resources:
DMC: https://www.meteochile.gob.cl/PortalDMC-web/index.xhtml