AI-generatedHanga Roa at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,490 h
- Rain a year
- 747 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Hanga Roa
Hanga Roa has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while September is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year, Hanga Roa is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:4320:24
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:28–08:14 · evening 19:53–20:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:28 · evening 20:39–20:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Hanga Roa in October?
In October, Hanga Roa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min07:43 – 20:24
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5Pacific/Easter
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %8 %
- Seaweight 25 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
Sea temperature in Hanga Roa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.2 – 21.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hanga Roa ranges from 20.3 °C in August to 25.4 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 24.8 and 26.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.5° | 23.7° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.4° | 24.8° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.4° | 24.8° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 24.5° | 23.9° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.1° | 22.4° | 23.6° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 21.9° | 21.3° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 20.9° | 20.3° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 20.3° | 19.7° | 20.9° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.3° | 19.6° | 20.8° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 20.7° | 20.2° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 21.7° | 21.2° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 23.0° | 22.2° | 23.7° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Hanga Roa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Hanga Roa, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Hanga Roa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Hanga Roa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hanga Roa has about 7 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Hanga Roa
How breezy and how cloudy Hanga Roa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hanga Roa typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Hanga Roa: variable cloud, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Hanga Roa
How often the day gets hot in Hanga Roa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hanga Roa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hanga Roa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in September (18°), the warmest in February (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 118 days a year, mostly from December to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 23° | 22° | 24.5° | 8.8 h | 7 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 24° | 23° | 25.4° | 9.0 h | 8 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 24° | 23° | 25.4° | 7.7 h | 8 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 23° | 22° | 24.5° | 6.7 h | 11 | 81 |
| MayMay | 57 | 22° | 20° | 23.1° | 5.7 h | 10 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 20° | 19° | 21.9° | 4.9 h | 9 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 20° | 18° | 20.9° | 5.2 h | 9 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 19° | 18° | 20.3° | 5.7 h | 9 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 38 | 19° | 18° | 20.3° | 6.0 h | 7 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 20° | 18° | 20.7° | 6.9 h | 7 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 21° | 20° | 21.7° | 7.3 h | 7 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 22° | 21° | 23.0° | 8.1 h | 6 | 43 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
27.15° S, 109.42° W · 41 m · Pacific/Easter
Best time to visit Hanga Roa
The best time to visit Hanga Roa is from January to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from January to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is May with 95 mm of precipitation.
Hanga Roa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hanga Roa in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Hanga Roa in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Hanga Roa in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Hanga Roa in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hanga Roa for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Hanga Roa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Hanga Roa: score 89 against 45. In February, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in February. February has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 89better |
| Day high | 20° | 24° |
| Night low | 18° | 23° |
| Sea | 20.7° | 25.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 43 mm |
| Muggy days | 1better | 25 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Hanga Roa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January23° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In January, Hanga Roa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in January89February24° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In February, Hanga Roa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in February83March24° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In March, Hanga Roa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in March70April23° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In April, Hanga Roa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in April57May22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In May, Hanga Roa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in May45June20° · Sea 22° · 5 h
In June, Hanga Roa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in June37July20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In July, Hanga Roa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in July35August19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In August, Hanga Roa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in August38September19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In September, Hanga Roa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in September45October20° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Hanga Roa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in October56November21° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In November, Hanga Roa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
Hanga Roa in November73December22° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In December, Hanga Roa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Hanga Roa.
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Hanga Roa vs. Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)
In October Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs. 45). During the day Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is 6 °C warmer than Hanga Roa. The sea in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Hanga Roa | Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Sea | 21° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Jun – Dec |
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Planning a trip to Hanga Roa
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Hanga Roa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hanga Roa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 16 h 55 min
- Distance
- 13,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Hanga Roa
When is the best time to visit Hanga Roa?
The best time to visit Hanga Roa is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hanga Roa?
The sea temperature in Hanga Roa ranges from 20.3 °C in August to 25.4 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Hanga Roa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Hanga Roa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 23 °C. September is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Hanga Roa?
The wettest month is May with 95 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hanga Roa get?
Hanga Roa gets around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.0 hours a day; in June there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Hanga Roa in?
Hanga Roa uses the time zone Pacific/Easter: UTC−5 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hanga Roa?
A nonstop flight from London to Hanga Roa takes about 16 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 13,620 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Hanga Roa?
Hanga Roa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 36, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 79.
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