When to go · Saint-Gilles
Saint-Gilles in February
Mixed month. Peak cyclone risk; check alerts daily.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Réunion overall
- Prices
- Low
- Réunion overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Saint-Gilles
Peak cyclone risk; check alerts daily.
Weather in February
- Saint-GillesHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 10 days
- West coast (leeward), Réunion · Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierrestorm or typhoon risk
The dry, sunny side; lagoon swimming all year, hot and humid in summer.
Hot, wet, cyclone season
Hot sea and lagoon, mango and lychee season, lush green.
Watch: Cyclone alerts, afternoon downpours and humid heat; flexible bookings.
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.
Chinese New Year check
Late January or February · Saint-Denis and Saint-Pierre
Lion dances and lanterns; some Chinese-owned shops close.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Réunion overall
- Low
- Prices · Réunion overall
- Low
Réunion overall: Peak cyclone month; trails and the volcano often closed.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries