Indian Ocean
Reunion Weather & Climate
An active volcano, dramatic cirques and the most intense nature in the Indian Ocean
27°C
Max sea
28°C
Max air
January
Best month
60mm
Driest month
An active volcano, dramatic cirques and the most intense nature in the Indian Ocean
Réunion is the Indian Ocean's best-kept secret — a French overseas territory that combines Caribbean-standard beaches on its west coast with one of the world's most active volcanoes and hiking terrain so dramatic it has earned UNESCO designation as a World Heritage Site. The volcanic interior is divided into three cirques — giant natural amphitheatres of sheer cliff walls and ancient rainforest — that offer some of the world's great hikes. On the coast, Boucan Canot and Saint-Gilles have the island's best beaches and water sports, while the east coast has a wild, battered character more reminiscent of Brittany than the tropics.
When to go: May to November is dry season on the west coast. December to April sees rain and cyclone risk.
The best months to visit Reunion are January, February, December. Peak season is November with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 27°C | 290mm | 9 | 24 |
| Feb | 28°C | 27°C | 248mm | 8 | 23 |
| Mar | 27°C | 27°C | 204mm | 8 | 21 |
| Apr | 25°C | 26°C | 130mm | 7 | 19 |
| May | 24°C | 25°C | 84mm | 5 | 18 |
| Jun | 22°C | 23°C | 77mm | 4 | 19 |
| Jul | 21°C | 22°C | 81mm | 4 | 20 |
| Aug | 21°C | 22°C | 71mm | 5 | 20 |
| Sep | 22°C | 23°C | 60mm | 6 | 20 |
| Oct | 24°C | 25°C | 75mm | 8 | 19 |
| Nov | 26°C | 26°C | 116mm | 9 | 20 |
| Dec | 28°C | 27°C | 211mm | 10 | 23 |
The best time to visit Reunion is January, February, December. Peak season is November when temperatures reach 26°C with very little rain. May to November is dry season on the west coast. December to April sees rain and cyclone risk.
Sea temperatures in Reunion range from 22°C in July to 27°C in January. The sea is very warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Reunion average 28°C with sea temperatures of 27°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is September with 60mm. The wettest month sees 290mm. Reunion receives 1647mm annually.
Hot and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (290mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (248mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (204mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (130mm). UV 7.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (84mm). UV 5.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (77mm). UV 4.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (81mm). UV 4.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (71mm). UV 5.
Mild and warm seas. Very little rain (60mm). UV 6.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (75mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (116mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Heavy rainfall (211mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
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