Rapa Nui National Park Parque Nacional Rapa Nui
Chile UNESCO World Heritage Site
Rapa Nui National Park is a national park in Chile named after the Rapa Nui people. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 69 square kilometers.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January, February, and March, with average temperatures of 22 °C. The wettest period occurs between April and September, when monthly rainfall reaches up to about 186 mm. The driest months are November and December, with about 6 to 7 rainy days each.
Travelers can reach the park via Mataveri International Airport, which is 13 km away. The site is located about 3,762 km from Santiago. Nearby locations include Rano Raraku, which is 8 km away, and Ahu Tongariki, located about 9 km from the park. Rapa Nui National Park is one of the 14 sights of Chile featured on this site and is the 12th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 97 | 104 | 138 | 176 | 172 | 175 | 166 | 144 | 186 | 122 | 79 | 83 |
| 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.
