From October to April the SE trades prevail. The summer, mid-November to mid-February, is when winds tend to be lighter and the seas calmer. May to September are the rainier and colder months when westerlies predominate. The island falls outside the cyclone belt. The climate is subtropical, with an average temperature of 20C (15C-27C) and the mean humidity is 77%. The coolest months are July and August. The month averaging the highest average rainfall is May.
Weather reports are available three times a day by listening or calling the port captain's office on VHF Channel 16 (Spanish, French & English spoken). Wind changes will be announced so you can move your boat to a safe side of the island in time.
Easter Island Weather Forecast
A useful guide to South Pacific weather resources complied by a Noonsite contributor, Rory Garland.
MetBob publishes a weekly sailing weather blog for the South Pacific.
The Port Captain can be contacted on VHF Channel 16 (Pascua Radio) to make sure no swell advisories are present.
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