Réunion · SpringMonth summary
Réunion weather in March
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
84% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Réunion in March?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: March is an average time for Réunion. September (7.0/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Réunion in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Réunion. Temperatures rise (19°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 84% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 59°F | 68°F | 87% | 0.6in | 11.9h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 57°F | 66°F | 93% | 0.7in | 11.2h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 57°F | 66°F | 84% | 0.5in | 10.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 57°F | 64°F | 74% | 0.3in | 10.3h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 52°F | 61°F | 55% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 48°F | 59°F | 49% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 46°F | 57°F | 41% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 46°F | 59°F | 41% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 48°F | 61°F | 42% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 50°F | 63°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 54°F | 64°F | 70% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 55°F | 66°F | 86% | 0.3in | 12.1h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Réunion averages 66°F, 84% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -42%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Réunion in March
Is March a good time to visit Réunion?
March is not recommended for Réunion (score 5.1/10). With 84% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine, consider September (7.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Réunion in March?
Yes, 84% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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