Rano Raraku
Rano Raraku is a volcano and volcanic crater in Isla de Pascua, Chile. It is one of the 14 sights of the country on this site and is ranked 8th among Chile's sights in popularity on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are February and March, with average temperatures around 23 °C to 24 °C. The driest period is between November and January, when monthly rainfall is between about 71 mm and 88 mm.
Mataveri International Airport is 14 km from the site, and the location is about 3,754 km from Santiago. Visitors can combine a trip to Rano Raraku with nearby Ahu Tongariki, which is 1.3 km away, or Rapa Nui National Park, located 8 km from here.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 88 | 94 | 124 | 158 | 153 | 157 | 148 | 129 | 166 | 110 | 71 | 74 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
