Reunion Weather in May

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

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Considering a trip to Reunion this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Reunion in May

May in Reunion generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in La Plaine des Cafres to 26°C (79°F) in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains and 18°C (64°F) in La Plaine des Cafres.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Reunion, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La Saline les Bains with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Vincendo with 128 mm (5 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) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly22°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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Reunion?

Temperature range in Reunion (May)

Precipitation variation in Reunion (May)

Bras-Panon

In May Bras-Panon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bras-Panon →

Le Portail

In May Le Portail generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Le Portail →

Vincendo

In May Vincendo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Vincendo →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Pierre 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Cilaos 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Saint-Denis 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Saint-Joseph 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Bras-Panon 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Reunion weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Reunion in May?

In May, Reunion generally has pleasant weather conditions. Bras-Panon sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Reunion in May?

Bras-Panon averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Reunion get a lot of rain in May?

Reunion sees substantial rainfall in May. Bras-Panon typically averages about 101 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Reunion?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bras-Panon, May might be a good time to visit Reunion.

On average, the best time to visit Reunion is in April, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Bras-Panon. On the other hand, the month of February tends to have poor weather conditions.

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