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Réunion in July

Good month. French summer holidays; whales off the west coast (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
High
Réunion
Prices
High
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Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Réunion

French summer holidays; whales off the west coast (check).

Is another month better than July?

July is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

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

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

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

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

  • Cirques · Cilaos, Salazie, Mafatecool

    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 Cafrescool

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

  • Saint-Gilles26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 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.

  • Bastille Day

    14 Jul

    Fireworks.

  • Whale season begins check

    July to October · Saint-Gilles

    Boats book up on weekends; Bastille Day on 14 July closes shops and fills the coast.

  • French school holidays check

    Early July to late August · Saint-Gilles

    Flights, cars and hotels sell out; beaches are busy at weekends.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Réunion
High
Prices · Réunion
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jul: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Jul: High

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Jul: High

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 3

    May: 3

July: French summer holidays; whales off the west coast (check).

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

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

What to pack

  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Where to go in July

Rated best or good this month

  • West coast (leeward)

    Best weather of the year (Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierre)

  • Saint-Gilles

    Dry; French school holidays start, flights and gîtes fill.