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Réunion in February: go or not?

Tough period. Réunion in February only reaches 4.3/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 21.11°S · 55.54°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Réunion · February
4.3
14–19°
Temperature
48%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Brume 974 via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, Réunion sees 19°C during the day with 5.1h of sunshine per day. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

February ranks 10 out of 12 months in Réunion. Compared to January: −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
15°
Sea
28°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.7h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 17
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Réunion is September (7.2/10), 2.9 pts higher than February.

See September →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · France

🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 48%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Réunion ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
France
Tropical climate with a 7.2 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
21.11°S · 55.54°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Réunion?
November is the best month with 18.0°C highs, 12.0°C lows, 6.3h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days. The months of November & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Réunion get in November?
Réunion averages 6.3 sunshine hours per day in November. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Réunion?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Réunion in November?
In November, overnight lows reach 12.0°C, while afternoon highs average 18.0°C.
Is Réunion good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Réunion scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains November with a score of 7.1/10.
When should you avoid Réunion?
February is the most difficult month to visit Réunion, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Réunion in February?
In February, the sea averages 28°C in Réunion: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Réunion in February?
The average UV index reaches 7 in February in Réunion (high), with about 12.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.