Reunion Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Reunion in January.

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Planning a getaway to Reunion this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Reunion in January

January in Reunion generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Bras-Panon.

To explore the conditions in Reunion in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains with an average of 194 mm (7.6 in) to heavy rainfall in La Plaine des Cafres with 292 mm (11 in).

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January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September23°C (73°F) October24°C (75°F) November25°C (77°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Reunion in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Reunion.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Reunion

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Reunion?

Temperature range in Reunion (January)

Precipitation variation in Reunion (January)

Bras-Panon

In January Bras-Panon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bras-Panon →

Le Portail

In January Le Portail generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Le Portail →

Vincendo

In January Vincendo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Vincendo →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Reunion in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Pierre 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Cilaos 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 268 mm (11 in)
Saint-Denis 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)
Saint-Joseph 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Bras-Panon 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)

Reunion weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Reunion in January?

Expect unpleasant weather across Reunion in January. The popular destination of Bras-Panon averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Reunion in January?

Average temperatures in Reunion during January range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Bras-Panon.

Does Reunion get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bras-Panon records an average of 239 mm (9.4 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Reunion.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Reunion?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Reunion due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bras-Panon.

Generally speaking, April, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Bras-Panon. The weather in February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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