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Réunion in February

Avoid month. Peak cyclone month; trails and the volcano often closed.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Crowds
Low
Réunion
Prices
Low
Réunion

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Réunion

Peak cyclone month; trails and the volcano often closed.

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

  • West coast (leeward) · Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierrestorm or typhoon risk

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

  • East coast (windward) · Saint-Benoît, Sainte-Rose, Saint-Philippestorm or typhoon risk

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

  • Cirques · Cilaos, Salazie, Mafatestorm or typhoon risk

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

  • High peaks and volcano · Piton des Neiges, Piton de la Fournaise, Plaine des Cafresstorm or typhoon risk

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

  • Saint-Gilles31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days

Festivals and holidays

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.

  • Chinese New Year check

    Late January or February · Saint-Gilles

    Lion dances and lanterns; some Chinese-owned shops close.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Réunion
Low
Prices · Réunion
Low

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Feb: Low

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Feb: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 1

    May: 3

February: Peak cyclone month; trails and the volcano often closed.

May: Clear skies return; good hiking and fewer visitors.

Réunion: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
  • A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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Where to go in February

Better another month

  • West coast (leeward)

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

  • East coast (windward)

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

  • Cirques

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

  • High peaks and volcano

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