Réunion in April

Rain easing; French Easter holidays fill gîtes.

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatClear skies return; good hiking and fewer visitors.
• SeptemberGreatExcellent hiking; whales still passing.
• OctoberGreatAmong the best months: dry, warm, clear.
• NovemberGreatWarm; the Grand Raid ultra-trail is usually in October (check).

• West coast (leeward) · Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierrefine

  The dry, sunny side; lagoon swimming all year, hot and humid in summer.

• East coast (windward) · Saint-Benoît, Sainte-Rose, Saint-Philipperainy

  Among the rainiest places on earth in cyclone season; green, waterfalls, lava flows.

• Cirques · Cilaos, Salazie, Mafatefine

  Clear mornings, cloud by late morning; June–August nights near 5 °C (41 °F) in Cilaos.Clear mornings, cloud by late morning; June–August nights near 41 °F (5 °C) in Cilaos.

• High peaks and volcano · Piton des Neiges, Piton de la Fournaise, Plaine des Cafresfine

  Frost possible at the summits June–August; start before dawn for views.

• Saint-Gilles30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Easter Monday

  Mar–Apr (moves yearly)

  Families camp and picnic; beaches full.

• Easter check

  Easter Monday, date varies · Saint-Gilles

  A public holiday: bakeries and shops closed, beaches busy.

Crowds · Réunion

Medium

Prices · Réunion

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Réunion, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Rated best or good this month

• Saint-Gilles

  Easing off; warm sea, quieter.