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Réunion in March

Mixed month. Still wet; cyclones possible early in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
Low
Réunion
Prices
Low
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Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Réunion

Still wet; cyclones possible early in the month.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

  • 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), 9 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.

  • Easter Monday

    Mar–Apr (moves yearly)

    Families camp and picnic; beaches full.

  • Cyclone season peak check

    January to March · Saint-Gilles

    Trail, road and beach closures under alerts; keep flexible bookings.

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

    Mar: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Low

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Mar: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 2

    May: 3

March: Still wet; cyclones possible early in the month.

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 March

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.