When to go · Réunion
Réunion in January
Mixed month. Hot, humid, heavy rain in the east; cyclone alerts possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Réunion
- Prices
- Medium
- Réunion
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Réunion
Hot, humid, heavy rain in the east; cyclone alerts possible.
Weather in January
- West coast (leeward) · Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierrehot
The dry, sunny side; lagoon swimming all year, hot and humid in summer.
- East coast (windward) · Saint-Benoît, Sainte-Rose, Saint-Philipperainy
Among the rainiest places on earth in cyclone season; green, waterfalls, lava flows.
- Cirques · Cilaos, Salazie, Mafaterainy
Clear mornings, cloud by late morning; June–August nights near 5 °C in Cilaos.
- High peaks and volcano · Piton des Neiges, Piton de la Fournaise, Plaine des Cafresrainy
Frost possible at the summits June–August; start before dawn for views.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
New Year
1 Jan
Public holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Réunion
- Medium
- Prices · Réunion
- Medium
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast