Hanga Roa

Easter Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Easter Island, Chile in December.

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Hanga Roa Rapa Nui

Are you planning a trip a to Easter Island, Chile in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Easter Island in December

Easter Island, Chile is a region in Chile. December in Easter Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Hanga Roa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Easter Island, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 57 mm (2.2 in) in Hanga Roa.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Hanga Roa gets approximately 265 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Easter Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Easter Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Easter Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Easter Island, Chile?

Temperature range in Easter Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Easter Island (December)

Hanga Roa

In December Hanga Roa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
265 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hanga Roa →

Rapa Nui

In December Rapa Nui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
265 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rapa Nui →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Easter Island, in Chile.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Easter Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hanga Roa 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Rapa Nui 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Easter Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Easter Island, Chile in December?

Expect perfect weather across Easter Island, Chile in December. The popular destination of Hanga Roa averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Easter Island, Chile in December?

Daytime temperatures in Hanga Roa peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in December, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Easter Island, Chile get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Hanga Roa averages just 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Easter Island, Chile.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Easter Island, Chile?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Easter Island, Chile with overall perfect weather in Hanga Roa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Easter Island, Chile is in with generally perfect weather in Hanga Roa.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Easter Island.

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