When to go · Saint-Gilles
Saint-Gilles in April
Good month. Easing off; warm sea, quieter.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Réunion overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Réunion overall
Verdict
Easing off; warm sea, quieter.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- Saint-GillesHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 6 days
- West coast (leeward), Réunion · Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierrefine
The dry, sunny side; lagoon swimming all year, hot and humid in summer.
Shoulder season
Easing off; warm sea and fewer people.
Watch: Occasional late-season storms.
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 check
Easter Monday, date varies · Whole island
A public holiday: bakeries and shops closed, beaches busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Réunion overall
- Medium
- Prices · Réunion overall
- Medium
Réunion overall: Rain easing; French Easter holidays fill gîtes.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saint-Gilles, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 0
April: Easing off; warm sea, quieter.
May: Dry season begins; good hiking weather.
Saint-Gilles: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen