Best time to visit Hanga Roa
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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Hanga Roa
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Hanga Roa).
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Horseback Riding on Easter Island - 2
2-Day Private Tour Easter Island Highlights Complete Discovery - 3
Private Tour: The Highlights of Easter Island - 4
Anakena and Rapa Nui Culture in Easter Island - 5
Private Easter Island Full-Day Tour - 6
2 Day Private Tour: Easter Island’s Cultural Heritage
Last refreshed 2026-06-15.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Hanga Roa (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Hanga Roa's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22–23 | 23 | 9 | 159 | 17.7 | 75% | 26 | 285 | 12 | Peak | 7 |
| Feb | 23–24 | 25 | 15 | 217 | 14.5 | 77% | 24 | 258 | 12 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 22–24 | 24 | 12 | 186 | 15.5 | 75% | 28 | 248 | 10 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 21–23 | 22 | 17 | 236 | 13.9 | 76% | 31 | 219 | 7 | Quiet | 5 |
| May | 20–22 | 20 | 11 | 174 | 15.8 | 75% | 32 | 202 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 19–20 | 19 | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 73% | 30 | 194 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jul | 18–19 | 17 | 10 | 157 | 15.7 | 74% | 31 | 202 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 18–19 | 17 | 11 | 157 | 14.3 | 74% | 32 | 225 | 5 | Quiet | 6 |
| Sep | 18–19 | 17 | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 73% | 29 | 232 | 7 | Quiet | 7 |
| Oct | 18–19 | 18 | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 74% | 28 | 251 | 9 | Quiet | 7 |
| Nov | 19–21 | 20 | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 75% | 26 | 266 | 11 | Quiet | 8 |
| Dec | 21–22 | 21 | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 74% | 25 | 299 | 11 | Quiet | 8 |
UV Index in Hanga Roa by Month
UV index in Hanga Roa peaks at 12 (extreme) in January, dropping to 4 (moderate) in June. January, February, March, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
November
8/1019–21°C (feels 20°C) · 6 rain days (96h) · 266 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
September
7/1018–19°C (feels 17°C) · 6 rain days (103h) · 232 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
December
8/1021–22°C · 7 rain days (132h) · 299 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
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January
7/1022–23°C · 9 rain days (159h) · 285 sun hours · 75% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 12 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 14 (extreme)
February
6/1023–24°C · 15 rain days (217h) · 258 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
March
6/1022–24°C · 12 rain days (186h) · 248 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
April
5/1021–23°C · 17 rain days (236h) · 219 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
7/1020–22°C (feels 20°C) · 11 rain days (174h) · 202 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
June
7/1019–20°C (feels 19°C) · 8 rain days (135h) · 194 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
July
7/1018–19°C (feels 17°C) · 10 rain days (157h) · 202 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
August
6/1018–19°C (feels 17°C) · 11 rain days (157h) · 225 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
7/1018–19°C (feels 18°C) · 6 rain days (116h) · 251 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Hanga Roa
When is the best time to visit Hanga Roa?
November is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–21°C (6 rainy days). The top three months by score are November, September, December.
What is the worst time to visit Hanga Roa?
April is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 21–23°C (17 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Hanga Roa?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in January. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Hanga Roa have good weather but fewer tourists?
November (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) and December (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Hanga Roa by month?
UV peaks at 12 (extreme) in January and is lowest in June at 4 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 12, Feb 12, Mar 10, Apr 7, May 4, Jun 4, Jul 4, Aug 5, Sep 7, Oct 9, Nov 11, Dec 11. January, February, March, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Hanga Roa in January?
January is the peak UV month in Hanga Roa, with a daily-peak UV index of 12 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Hanga Roa on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. January is the worst case: typical days average UV 12 (extreme), but the top 10% of days reach UV 14 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.