When to go · Saint-Gilles
Saint-Gilles in May
Great month. Dry season begins; good hiking weather.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 28°C82°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Réunion overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Réunion overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Saint-Gilles
Dry season begins; good hiking weather.
Weather in May
- Saint-GillesHighs around 28 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 4 days
- West coast (leeward), Réunion · Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierrebest weather
The dry, sunny side; lagoon swimming all year, hot and humid in summer.
Dry, cool season
Sunny days near 26–28 °C, clear water, whale season from July, hiking weather in the cirques.Sunny days near 79–82 °F, clear water, whale season from July, hiking weather in the cirques.
Watch: School-holiday crowds in July and August; cool mornings and evenings.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Réunion overall
- Low
- Prices · Réunion overall
- Medium
Réunion overall: Clear skies return; good hiking and fewer visitors.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.