Best Time to Visit Réunion
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Réunion.
Réunion does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around January (26°C / 78.8°F) and July (80 mm / 3.1 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers April–November, while the wetter half runs through December–March. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 20.5°C / 68.9°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in January, and monthly rainfall from 80 mm / 3.1 in (July) to 450 mm / 17.7 in (January). Réunion's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Réunion can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 21°C69.8°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 20.5°C68.9°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 22.5°C72.5°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
No month in Réunion fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Réunion?
Réunion doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~80 mm / 3.1 in) and January (warmest, 26°C / 78.8°F). Regional variation within Réunion can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Réunion?
The rainy season in Réunion runs through December–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 250 mm / 9.8 in. The wettest single month is January, averaging 450 mm / 17.7 in.
What is the dry season in Réunion?
The drier half of the year in Réunion covers April–November, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 250 mm / 9.8 in. The driest single month is July with about 80 mm / 3.1 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Réunion?
The least comfortable months for travel in Réunion — based on our climate data — are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, December. These are Réunion's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 450 mm / 17.7 in in January, and temperatures bottom out at 20.5°C / 68.9°F in July.
Is there a shoulder season in Réunion?
Shoulder-season months in Réunion — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.