Réunion, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Réunion?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
9°C–16°C in September
🌧 Least rain
42% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
February (93%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Piton de la FournaiseYear-round — one of the world's most active volcanoes, accessible lava flows.
Cirques HikingMay-November — Cilaos, Mafate, Salazie, Piton des Neiges.
Surf & LagoonNovember–April — Saint-Leu, protected lagoon, competition-level waves.
DivingYear-round — sharks, turtles, tropical fish.
FamilyJuly–August — lagoon, waterfalls, accessible trails.
BudgetMay–August — tourist off-season, affordable accommodation.
Monthly climate data
Réunion weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 15°C | 20°C | 87% | 15.8 | 11.9h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 14°C | 19°C | 93% | 17.5 | 11.2h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 14°C | 19°C | 84% | 11.9 | 10.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 14°C | 18°C | 74% | 8.1 | 10.3h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 11°C | 16°C | 55% | 3.1 | 10.1h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 9°C | 15°C | 49% | 3.0 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 8°C | 14°C | 41% | 1.8 | 10.0h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 8°C | 15°C | 41% | 2.1 | 10.5h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 9°C | 16°C | 42% | 2.0 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 17°C | 54% | 3.4 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 12°C | 18°C | 70% | 6.5 | 11.6h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 13°C | 19°C | 86% | 7.6 | 12.1h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 71% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 44% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 55% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 19°C, 89% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 42% rainy days and 16°C. The months of September & October offer comparable conditions.
February is the wettest month with 93% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 16°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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