Réunion in October

Among the best months: dry, warm, clear.

• West coast (leeward) · Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierrebest weather

  The dry, sunny side; lagoon swimming all year, hot and humid in summer.

• East coast (windward) · Saint-Benoît, Sainte-Rose, Saint-Philippebest weather

  Among the rainiest places on earth in cyclone season; green, waterfalls, lava flows.

• Cirques · Cilaos, Salazie, Mafatebest weather

  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 Cafresbest weather

  Frost possible at the summits June–August; start before dawn for views.

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.

• Grand Raid (Diagonale des Fous)

  Oct (check)

  Ultra-trail across the island; trails and gîtes busy.

• Dipavali

  Oct–Nov (check)

  Tamil festival of lights in Saint-André.

Crowds · Réunion

Medium

Prices · Réunion

Medium

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• West coast (leeward)

  Best weather of the year (Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierre)

• East coast (windward)

  Best weather of the year (Saint-Benoît, Sainte-Rose, Saint-Philippe)

• Cirques

  Best weather of the year (Cilaos, Salazie, Mafate)

• High peaks and volcano

  Best weather of the year (Piton des Neiges, Piton de la Fournaise, Plaine des Cafres)

• Saint-Gilles

  Dry and warm; good month for the lagoon.