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Réunion in November

Great month. Warm; the Grand Raid ultra-trail is usually in October (check).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Medium
Réunion
Prices
Medium
Réunion

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Réunion

Warm; the Grand Raid ultra-trail is usually in October (check).

Is another month better than November?

No other month rates higher than November for Réunion in this guide.

Weather in November

  • 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-Philippebest weather

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

  • Cirques · Cilaos, Salazie, Mafatebest weather

    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 Cafresbest weather

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

  • Saint-Gilles30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °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.

  • Dipavali

    Oct–Nov (check)

    Tamil festival of lights in Saint-André.

  • All Saints' and Armistice

    1 and 11 Nov

    Public holidays.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Réunion
Medium
Prices · Réunion
Medium

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Nov: Great

    May: Great

  • Crowds

    Nov: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Nov: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 2

    May: 3

November: Warm; the Grand Raid ultra-trail is usually in October (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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in November

Rated best or good this month

  • West coast (leeward)

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

  • East coast (windward)

    Best weather of the year (Saint-Benoît, Sainte-Rose, Saint-Philippe)

  • Cirques

    Best weather of the year (Cilaos, Salazie, Mafate)

  • High peaks and volcano

    Best weather of the year (Piton des Neiges, Piton de la Fournaise, Plaine des Cafres)

  • Saint-Gilles

    Warm and dry; before the cyclone season.