Réunion Island
A volcano that erupts often enough to be a spectator sport from a safe distance, canyoning down waterfalls in the interior, and a Creole kitchen that borrows from three continents at once.
The best time to visit Réunion Island is May–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 20:32 (UTC+4).
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The year at a glance
May · high 26°C · rain 73mm · 11.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Sainte-Marie, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 488mm19.2in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| February | 28°C83°F | 273mm10.7in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| March | 28°C83°F | 265mm10.4in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 27°C81°F | 251mm9.9in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| May | 26°C78°F | 73mm2.9in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 24°C75°F | 125mm4.9in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C74°F | 112mm4.4in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| August | 23°C73°F | 121mm4.8in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 24°C75°F | 96mm3.8in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 25°C77°F | 117mm4.6in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C79°F | 130mm5.1in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| December | 28°C82°F | 182mm7.2in | 13.4h13.4h |
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When is the best time to visit Réunion Island?
The best time to visit Réunion Island is May–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
How warm does Réunion Island get?
Typical daytime highs in Réunion Island are Mar–May 27°C (80°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (74°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (77°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is Réunion Island expensive?
On the ground, Réunion Island is middling.
What sort of trip is Réunion Island good for?
Réunion Island is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Réunion Island?
The wettest month in Réunion Island is January at 488mm (19.2in), the driest May at 73mm (2.9in), with a monthly average of 186mm (7.3in).
What plug do I need for Réunion Island?
Réunion Island uses type E sockets at 220 V.
