Easter Island Travel Guide
Easter Island travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Easter Island is an island in Chile. Easter Island is an island known for the moai statues.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Easter Island with clear sky. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 65°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Easter Island is January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. May, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while September is the coldest with lows near 60°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 6.5°F above the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Easter Island today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Easter Island
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 27°6′45.7″S 109°20′58.9″W (-27.1127, -109.3497)
Weather in Easter Island right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:10 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 65° / 60°
Light drizzle · 25% rain · wind 16 mph
🌦️ 65° / 60°
Light drizzle · 18% rain · wind 14 mph
Quick facts about Easter Island
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 27°6′45.7″S 109°20′58.9″W (-27.1127, -109.3497) |
| Known for | the moai statues |
| Local time | 7:10 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
Best time to visit Easter Island
Go in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 1.8 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Easter Island?
Easter Island is an island in Chile. Its coordinates are -27.1127, -109.3497. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Easter Island right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 74% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit Easter Island?
January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Easter Island, which has a temperate climate. May, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Easter Island in?
Easter Island observes Pacific/Easter (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:10 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
