When to go · Réunion
Réunion in October
Great month. Among the best months: dry, warm, clear.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Réunion
- Prices
- Medium
- Réunion
Verdict
Among the best months: dry, warm, clear.
Is another month better than October?
No other month rates higher than October for Réunion in this guide.
Weather in October
- 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.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 Cafresbest weather
Frost possible at the summits June–August; start before dawn for views.
- Saint-Gilles28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 2 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.
Grand Raid (Diagonale des Fous)
Oct (check)
Ultra-trail across the island; trails and gîtes busy.
Dipavali
Oct–Nov (check)
Tamil festival of lights in Saint-André.
Diwali (Dipavali) check
October or November, date varies · Saint-Gilles
Lamps in temples and streets; modest dress and shoes off.
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
Oct: Great
May: Great
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 3
May: 3
October: Among the best months: dry, warm, clear.
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.
Where to go in October
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)
Dry and warm; good month for the lagoon.