Réunion
Réunion in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Réunion in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Réunion in May?
- Le Port is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (82°F) in May; Cilaos is the coolest at 20°C (67°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Réunion in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Saint-Denis (27°C (80°F)), and 9 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
28°
Le Port
Coolest
20°
Cilaos
Driest
93 mm
La Possession
Warmest sea
27°
Saint-Denis
Across Réunion, May highs run from 20°C (67°F) (Cilaos) to 28°C (82°F) (Le Port). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre, and Saint-Paul.
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-André | 26° | 20° | 110 mm | 27° | 76 |
| Sainte-Marie | 27° | 20° | 94 mm | 27° | 76 |
| Sainte-Suzanne | 27° | 21° | 104 mm | 27° | 76 |
| Saint-Denis | 27° | 20° | 96 mm | 27° | 75 |
| Saint-Paul | 27° | 20° | 99 mm | — | 75 |
| La Possession | 27° | 20° | 93 mm | 27° | 75 |
| Saint-Benoît | 26° | 20° | 112 mm | — | 75 |
| Le Port | 28° | 21° | 95 mm | 27° | 75 |
| Saint-Pierre | 27° | 20° | 106 mm | 26° | 74 |
| Saint-Louis | 27° | 20° | 105 mm | 26° | 74 |
| Saint-Joseph | 26° | 20° | 119 mm | 26° | 74 |
| Saint-Leu | 26° | 20° | 100 mm | — | 74 |
| Piton Saint-Leu | 25° | 19° | 102 mm | — | 74 |
| Le Tampon | 24° | 17° | 97 mm | — | 73 |
| Salazie | 23° | 16° | 120 mm | — | 72 |
| Cilaos | 20° | 13° | 95 mm | — | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Réunion in May?
Average daytime highs range from 20° in Cilaos to 28° in Le Port.
Can you swim in Réunion in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Saint-Denis at about 27°.