Easter Island Travel Guide
Easter Island travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Easter Island is an island in Chile. Easter Island is an island known for the moai statues.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Easter Island with mainly clear. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 66°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 71%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Easter Island is January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 60°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 4.9°F above the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Easter Island today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 42 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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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 12:36 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 70° / 66°
Drizzle · 71% rain · wind 20 mph
🌦️ 70° / 67°
Light drizzle · 27% rain · wind 23 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 | 12:36 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| 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, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 42 mph.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.2 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - 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 67°F (20°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 18 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, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Easter Island in?
Easter Island observes Pacific/Easter (UTC-06:00). The local time is 12:36 AM.
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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 August 23, 2026 at 12:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
