Average Monthly Sunshine in Rapa Nui
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Rapa Nui receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Rapa Nui varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 291 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2525 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Rapa Nui’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Rapa Nui enjoys an average of 2525 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
April, Rapa Nui’s wettest month, receives 56 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rapa Nui Precipitation page.
Forecast: is it sunny in Rapa Nui?
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partly cloudy and chance of slight rain
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