Hanga Roa

Easter Island Weather in May

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

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Hanga Roa Rapa Nui

Thinking about venturing to Easter Island, Chile this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Easter Island in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Hanga Roa.

For specific regional insights in Easter Island, Chile, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 97 mm (3.8 in) in Hanga Roa. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Hanga Roa.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Hanga Roa gets approximately 177 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Easter Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Easter Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hanga Roa)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April25°C (77°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) July21°C (70°F) This monthAugust21°C (70°F) September21°C (70°F) October21°C (70°F) November22°C (72°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Easter Island in May

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

Temperature range in Easter Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Easter Island (May)

Hanga Roa

In May Hanga Roa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
177 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hanga Roa →

Rapa Nui

In May Rapa Nui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
177 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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 May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hanga Roa 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Rapa Nui 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Easter Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Easter Island, Chile brings excellent weather. In Hanga Roa, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Hanga Roa peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in May, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Easter Island, Chile during May, with Hanga Roa averaging close to 97 mm (3.8 in).

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

Given the typically excellent weather conditions in Hanga Roa, May 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, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly excellent weather in Hanga Roa.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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