Climate Insights for Hanga Roa

The climate in Hanga Roa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 676mm of precipitation falls per year. Hanga Roa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hanga Roa is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are September, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Hanga Roa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 24°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Hanga Roa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 676mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 91mm of rainfall. April and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 33mm. That's 58mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Hanga Roa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 31km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Hanga Roa, which began on March 20, 2026. Hanga Roa is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Hanga Roa is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hanga Roa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.