Reunion in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather on the island of Reunion in may 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Reunion. These datas are statistics for the month of may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Saint-Denis
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
74°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
30%
28%
10%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Moderate rain at times
43% of time
34%
15%
10%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
24%
24%
11%
Weather at 3am
74°F
35%
29%
22%
13%
Where to go on the island of Reunion in may?
Where to go on the island of Reunion in may: destination map
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Where to go in each region in may?
| Central Mountains of Reunion (Cilaos, Salazie, La Plaine des Palmistes...) | 76°F to 77°F | 6 à 10 days | good weather | |
| East of Reunion (Saint-Benoît, Sainte-Rose (Reunion), Bras-Panon...) | 76°F | 10 days | 81°F | good weather |
| North of Reunion (Saint-Denis, Sainte-Suzanne, Saint-André...) | 76°F to 77°F | 9 à 10 days | 81°F | good weather |
| South of Reunion (Saint-Pierre, Saint-Philippe, L’Étang-Salé...) | 76°F to 77°F | 5 à 7 days | 81°F | good weather |
| West of Reunion (Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Saint-Leu, Le Port...) | 77°F to 79°F | 4 à 6 days | 81°F | good weather* |
Where should you go on the island of Reunion in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate on the island of Reunion in may is good across the board.
It is not perfect, however, the weather in Reunion that month is, according to seasonal norms, pretty good in Saint-Paul, Saint-Pierre, Saint-Joseph (Reunion), Saint-Philippe, Cilaos and Saint-Leu. I allows to appreciate vacation in these places. And even why not take a little time to relax under the sun!
If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example for hiking, the cities of Sainte-Rose (Reunion), Saint-Benoît, Saint-Denis and Saint-André have a just ok weather for this kind of activity in may.
Climate on the island of Reunion in may
Climate in Saint-Denis in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 74°F (for an average temperature of 76°F). The climate comfortable in this location in may. With 6.3in over 9 days, rain may occur throughout your stay. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 81°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 11:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 68°F (for an average temperature of 74°F). The climate is quite enjoyable there in the month of may. With 4.4in over 6 days, rainfall can happen for your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, may is an advisable month to go in this locality in Reunion.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 80°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||
| Length of day | 11:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Saint-Pierre in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 74°F (for an average temperature of 76°F). The climate quite enjoyable there in the month of may. With 3.6in over 5 days, rain may occur during your trip. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With good weather conditions, the month of may is a recommended month to go there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 80°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 11:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Cilaos in may
In may, maximum temperature is 76°F and minimum temperature is 70°F (for an average temperature of 72°F). The climate quite comfortable around this city in this month. With 4.7in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, the month of may is a good month to go in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 11:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in La Plaine des Palmistes in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 76°F and minimum temperature is 70°F (for an average temperature of 72°F). The climate is quite good in this city in the month of may. With 4.7in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this city in Reunion.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 11:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities on the island of Reunion in may
| Saint-Denis in may | good weather |
| Saint-Gilles-les-Bains in may | good weather |
| Saint-Pierre in may | good weather |
| Cilaos in may | good weather |
| La Plaine des Palmistes in may | good weather |
| Le Port in may | perfect weather |
| L’Étang-Salé in may | good weather |
| Saint-Benoît in may | good weather |
| Saint-Leu in may | good weather |
| Saint-Philippe in may | good weather |
| Salazie in may | good weather |
| Boucan-Canot in may | good weather |
| Bourg-Murat in may | good weather |
| Hell-Bourg in may | good weather |
| La Saline-les-bains in may | good weather |
| Mafate in may | good weather |
| Piton de la Fournaise in may | good weather |
| Piton des Goyaves in may | good weather |
| Saint-André in may | good weather |
| Saint-Joseph (Reunion) in may | good weather |
| Saint-Paul in may | good weather |
| Sainte-Rose (Reunion) in may | good weather |
| Sainte-Suzanne in may | good weather |
| Bras-Panon in may | good weather |
| Entre-Deux in may | good weather |
| La Possession in may | perfect weather |
| Le Tampon in may | good weather |
| Les Avirons in may | good weather |
| Petite-Ile in may | good weather |
| Saint-Louis in may | good weather |
| Sainte-Marie in may | good weather |
Weather data for Reunion in may:
Weather data for Reunion in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 on the island of Reunion. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather on the island of Reunion can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Reunion Island.