Climate of Réunion, France
Area-weighted average across Réunion. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Réunion, a subdivision of France, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 16°C / 60.8°F in August to 22°C / 71.6°F in February, with rainfall from 56 mm / 2.2 in to 231 mm / 9.1 in depending on the season (1580 mm / 62.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9°C71.4°F | 231 mm9.1″ | — |
| February | 22°C71.6°F | 226 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 21.6°C70.9°F | 229 mm9″ | — |
| April | 20.4°C68.7°F | 172 mm6.8″ | — |
| May | 18.6°C65.5°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| June | 16.9°C62.4°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| July | 16.1°C61°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| August | 16°C60.8°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| September | 16.6°C61.9°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| October | 17.8°C64°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 19.4°C66.9°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| December | 20.9°C69.6°F | 157 mm6.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Réunion?
Réunion, France does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is February at 22°C / 71.6°F, and the driest is October at 56 mm / 2.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Réunion?
Réunion, France has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 16°C / 60.8°F in August to 22°C / 71.6°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1580 mm / 62.2 in, with the wettest month being January (231 mm / 9.1 in) and the driest October (56 mm / 2.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Réunion?
The hottest month in Réunion is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 22°C / 71.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Réunion?
The coldest month in Réunion is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 16°C / 60.8°F.
When does it rain most in Réunion?
The wettest month in Réunion is January, averaging about 231 mm / 9.1 in of rainfall. The driest is October with about 56 mm / 2.2 in.