When to go · Saint-Gilles
Saint-Gilles in January
Mixed month. Cyclone season and hot; heavy rain possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Réunion overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Réunion overall
Verdict
Cyclone season and hot; heavy rain possible.
Weather in January
- 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-Pierrehot
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.
New Year's Day check
1 January · Whole island
Most shops closed; family day; hotels full over the holidays.
Marche sur le feu (Tamil fire-walking) check
Around December to January, dates vary · Tamil temples across the island
A religious ceremony: dress modestly, keep back and do not photograph without asking.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Réunion overall
- Medium
- Prices · Réunion overall
- Medium
Réunion overall: Hot, humid, heavy rain in the east; cyclone alerts possible.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast