Weather in Réunion in maj
Country-wide climate normals across 15 cities in Réunion.
How Hot Is Réunion in maj?
Réunion's May is consistently warm — typical 24°C, with no major regional outliers.
Sunshine in Réunion in maj
Limited sunshine and short daylight define Réunion's May: Saint-Denis averages just 1.6h of direct sun, with the sun up between 6:40 am and 5:50 pm. The grey, overcast pattern is consistent across most of the country, with little regional variation in cloud cover.
Does It Rain In Réunion In maj?
Typical May rainfall covers Réunion: about 92mm in Saint-Denis across 15 days, with wetter conditions in coastal regions and drier conditions inland. Expect showers about half the days, but extended dry stretches between them. The pattern is variable but predictable.
Is Réunion Humid In maj?
Réunion is enveloped in tropical-thick humidity through May: Saint-Denis averages 78%, and most of the country tracks similarly. The constant moisture makes warm temperatures feel substantially hotter, and even nights bring limited cooling. Light cotton clothing is essential.
Wind In Réunion In maj
Light breezes are typical across Réunion in May: 15 kph in Saint-Denis, with similar gentle wind conditions in most regions. The air moves enough to keep things fresh on warm days but not enough to be disruptive. Coastal cities may see slightly more.
Cloud Cover In Réunion In maj
Réunion's May is dominated by overcast skies: Saint-Denis averages 75% cloud cover, with similar grey persistence across the country. Days feel dim and soft-lit, with little break in the cloud deck.