Rapa Nui weather in May (Easter Island, Chile)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rapa Nui during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Rapa Nui in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 21°C.

Precipitation

Rapa Nui in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 177 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rapa Nui climate page with graphs.

 

Rapa Nui, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 177 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hanga Roa, Chile (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Chile in May

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rapa Nui, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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