Hanga Roa

Easter Island Weather in January

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

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Hanga Roa Rapa Nui

Planning a journey to Easter Island, Chile this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Easter Island in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Hanga Roa.

To explore the conditions in Easter Island, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 58 mm (2.3 in) in Hanga Roa.

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Hanga Roa sees around 291 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Easter Island in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Easter Island, Chile?

Temperature range in Easter Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Easter Island (January)

Hanga Roa

In January Hanga Roa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
291 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hanga Roa →

Rapa Nui

In January Rapa Nui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
291 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
2 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.

In our records: Chile January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Chile in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Chile reached 41°C (106°F) in Los Ángeles on January 26, 2017.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Chile brought 300 mm (12 in) in Coyhaique on January 2, 1981.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hanga Roa 25°C (77°F) 23°C (73°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Rapa Nui 25°C (77°F) 23°C (73°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Easter Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Easter Island, Chile generally has perfect weather conditions. Hanga Roa sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

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

Hanga Roa averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Easter Island, Chile. Hanga Roa averages only about 58 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Hanga Roa, January might be a good time to visit Easter Island, Chile. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide 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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