Petite Île Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Petite Île, Reunion is 24°C (75°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Petite Île compares to cities worldwide.

The temperature in Petite Île remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July. Nights are mild year-round, with lows ranging from 23°C (73°F) in February to 17°C (63°F) in July.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Petite Île by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Petite Île's average annual maximum temperature is 24°C (75°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.

Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Petite Île's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Petite Île climate page.