Rapa Nui Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Chile. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Rapa Nui, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 291 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2525 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Rapa Nui serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Rapa Nui vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rapa Nui enjoys an average of 2525 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Rapa Nui
April, Rapa Nui’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
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.
