When to go · Réunion
Réunion in September
Great month. Excellent hiking; whales still passing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Réunion
- Prices
- Medium
- Réunion
Verdict
Excellent hiking; whales still passing.
Is another month better than September?
No other month rates higher than September for Réunion in this guide.
Weather in September
- 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, 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-Gilles27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Réunion
- Medium
- Prices · Réunion
- Medium
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Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Réunion, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
May: Great
Crowds
Sep: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Sep: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
May: 3
September: Excellent hiking; whales still passing.
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 September
Rated best or good this month
West coast (leeward)
Best weather of the year (Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierre)
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, warming up; good month.