Réunion
Réunion in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Réunion in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Réunion in August?
- Le Port is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 26°C (78°F) in August; Cilaos is the coolest at 17°C (63°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Réunion in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Saint-Denis (24°C (74°F)), and 9 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
26°
Le Port
Coolest
17°
Cilaos
Driest
53 mm
Saint-Louis
Warmest sea
24°
Saint-Denis
Le Port is the warm end of Réunion in August (26°C (78°F)); Cilaos the cool end (17°C (63°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre, and Saint-Paul.
Best places in Réunion in August
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-André | 24° | 17° | 73 mm | 23° | 73 |
| Sainte-Marie | 25° | 18° | 68 mm | 23° | 73 |
| Sainte-Suzanne | 24° | 18° | 70 mm | 23° | 73 |
| Saint-Denis | 24° | 18° | 65 mm | 24° | 72 |
| Saint-Pierre | 24° | 17° | 54 mm | 23° | 72 |
| Saint-Paul | 25° | 18° | 64 mm | — | 72 |
| La Possession | 25° | 18° | 66 mm | 24° | 72 |
| Saint-Louis | 25° | 18° | 53 mm | 23° | 72 |
| Saint-Joseph | 23° | 17° | 62 mm | 23° | 72 |
| Saint-Benoît | 24° | 18° | 71 mm | — | 72 |
| Saint-Leu | 24° | 17° | 56 mm | — | 72 |
| Le Port | 26° | 18° | 62 mm | 24° | 72 |
| Piton Saint-Leu | 23° | 16° | 60 mm | — | 72 |
| Le Tampon | 22° | 14° | 60 mm | — | 68 |
| Salazie | 20° | 14° | 75 mm | — | 62 |
| Cilaos | 17° | 11° | 62 mm | — | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Réunion in August?
Average daytime highs range from 17° in Cilaos to 26° in Le Port.
Can you swim in Réunion in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Saint-Denis at about 24°.