Saint Gilles, REUNION ISLAND and its best beaches
Climate - Temperatures and rainfall - Cyclones - Indian OceanSaint Gilles: Temperatures during the day, at night, rain and bathing conditions
January Day temperature 85°F / 29°C | Night temp. 76°F / 24°C | Bathing temperature 83°F / 28°C | Rain 269 mm | Conditions |
February Day temperature 85°F / 29°C | Night temp. 76°F / 24°C | Bathing temperature 81°F / 27°C | Rain 193 mm | Conditions |
March Day temperature 85°F / 29°C | Night temp. 74°F / 23°C | Bathing temperature 81°F / 27°C | Rain 218 mm | Conditions |
April Day temperature 83°F / 28°C | Night temp. 74°F / 23°C | Bathing temperature 81°F / 27°C | Rain 165 mm | Conditions |
May Day temperature 81°F / 27°C | Night temp. 70°F / 21°C | Bathing temperature 81°F / 27°C | Rain 086 mm | Conditions |
June Day temperature 79°F / 26°C | Night temp. 65°F / 18°C | Bathing temperature 79°F / 26°C | Rain 071 mm | Conditions |
July Day temperature 77°F / 25°C | Night temp. 67°F / 19°C | Bathing temperature 76°F / 24°C | Rain 081 mm | |
August Day temperature 76°F / 24°C | Night temp. 65°F / 18°C | Bathing temperature 76°F / 24°C | Rain 051 mm | |
September Day temperature 77°F / 25°C | Night temp. 65°F / 18°C | Bathing temperature 74°F / 23°C | Rain 048 mm | |
October Day temperature 77°F / 25°C | Night temp. 67°F / 19°C | Bathing temperature 76°F / 24°C | Rain 048 mm | |
November Day temperature 83°F / 28°C | Night temp. 70°F / 21°C | Bathing temperature 77°F / 25°C | Rain 122 mm | Conditions |
December Day temperature 85°F / 29°C | Night temp. 72°F / 22°C | Bathing temperature 81°F / 27°C | Rain 175 mm | Conditions |
Reunion Island : climate and when to go to Saint gilles
Located in the south-western part of the Indian Ocean, Reunion Island remains for most of the year under the influence of trade winds led by the semi-permanent high pressure of the Indian Ocean. The intensity and characteristics of these dominant southeastern trade winds vary according to the season. During the southern winter (May to November), this anticyclone is most often centered in the southern neighborhood of the Mascarenes and its action can extend to the equator. The generally stable trade wind flow results in relatively cool and dry weather in many places, despite some rainfall associated with frontal system passages. During the southern summer (December to April) the high pressure is moving towards the south, and the Mascarenes are interested only by its northern border. The zone of low intertropical pressures, along the thermal equator, moves southwards and directly influences these regions. The trade winds are weakening, a northeastern current predominates most often and a hot, humid and rainy weather is established during this season. Tropical cyclones occur during the southern summer. Without taking into account the highly diversified microclimatic zones generated by the tormented relief of the island, several regions with contrasting rainfall can be observed on either side of the two powerful mountain ranges. North of the first north-west / south-easterly chain, culminating at 3069 m at Piton des Neiges, the high rainfall on the highlands gradually decreases towards the coastline as well as from east to west. In the south, drought rages from May to November on the coast and a large part of the heights. The second chain, the Piton de la Fournaise (volcano still in operation) is 2631 m on the edge of the Bory crater and stands out from the island, the two deep gorges that are the beds of the eastern rivers and Remparts seem to isolate it. The rains are abundant and frequent, especially north of the volcano. the two deep gorges which are the beds of the rivers of the east and the Remparts seem to isolate it. The rains are abundant and frequent, especially north of the volcano. the two deep gorges which are the beds of the rivers of the east and the Remparts seem to isolate it. The rains are abundant and frequent, especially north of the volcano.
January Avoid |
February Risky |
March Risky |
April Risky |
May Acceptable |
June Fine |
July Risky |
August Risky |
September Risky |
October Risky |
November Acceptable |
December Risky |
When to go? The hottest month for the beach, lazing around and swimming is January. Warning, January is a month with cyclonic risks, heavy showers may occur, otherwise other periods are possible. The coolest month is August, if you can not stand the heat too much. The driest month of the year is September, if you do not like the rain at all.
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Saint Gilles to display its climate.
Graphs and temperature curves with average precipitation over the year
Precipitation, rainfall, cyclone: REUNION ISLAND
Temperatures of bathing water around Saint Gilles
Landmarks
Favorable conditions for enjoying the beach.
Cloudy with sunny spells and thunderstorms.
Very strong tropical or monsoon rains.
Months at risk of cyclones with alerts level 1 to 5.
Nice swimming at more than 26°C / 79°F.
Everything is perfect for traveling.
Saint Gilles sunshine in summer and winter
The sun at its zenith, that means well perpendicular to the surface of the Earth, sending 100% of radiation and heat. Saint Gilles receives in winter (january), 99% of sun power and 71% during summer time (july).
The average temperature and sunshine deviations between summer and winter are 28%. This large gap means that the temperature at sea varies and that it can be cooler during the winter. A sweater can be nice in the early morning or evening, the fell night in cooler season.
Average temperatures and rainfall for a stay in December
On the left, the averages observed every month of December on the Reunion Island beaches. The trends for next month are, slightly lower average daytime temperatures, a bathing water in Indian Ocean which loses degrees, less rainfall with cooler nights.
Sunset and sunrise times for REUNION ISLAND
Local time : December 2024, Tuesday 10, 12:27 PM
Sunrise time : 05:33 am, point A
Sunset time : 6:51 pm, point B
Duration of daylight : 13:18 / 24:00
Jet lag : GMT+4
The average monthly UV index of REUNION ISLAND
What is the period of mosquitoes virulence over the year?
Weather forecast for Saint Gilles
Here are the current 5-day forecasts for Saint-Paul / Saint Gilles. Temperatures are spaced 3 hours apart for each day. The summary of the state of the sky gives the trend of the week. The sea temperature at is a monthly average. In lagoons or seashores where the bathing water is shallow, you can add some degrees.
Wednesday
December 11, 2024
7 am
80.3°F
27°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 74%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Wednesday
December 11, 2024
10 am
80.7°F
28°C
Few clouds
Humidity 73%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Wednesday
December 11, 2024
1 pm
79°F
27°C
Light rain
Humidity 78%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Wednesday
December 11, 2024
4 pm
78.6°F
26°C
Light rain
Humidity 78%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Wednesday
December 11, 2024
7 pm
77.9°F
26°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 81%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Wednesday
December 11, 2024
10 pm
77.6°F
26°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 80%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Thrusday
December 12, 2024
7 am
80.8°F
28°C
Clear sky
Humidity 70%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Thrusday
December 12, 2024
10 am
80.2°F
27°C
Few clouds
Humidity 77%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Thrusday
December 12, 2024
1 pm
79.2°F
27°C
Light rain
Humidity 80%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Thrusday
December 12, 2024
4 pm
79°F
27°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 81%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Thrusday
December 12, 2024
7 pm
78.2°F
26°C
Light rain
Humidity 82%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Thrusday
December 12, 2024
10 pm
78°F
26°C
Light rain
Humidity 81%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Friday
December 13, 2024
7 am
81.5°F
28°C
Broken clouds
Humidity 61%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Friday
December 13, 2024
10 am
80.9°F
28°C
Broken clouds
Humidity 69%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Friday
December 13, 2024
1 pm
78.9°F
27°C
Light rain
Humidity 76%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Friday
December 13, 2024
4 pm
78.8°F
26°C
Light rain
Humidity 78%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Friday
December 13, 2024
7 pm
78.5°F
26°C
Broken clouds
Humidity 78%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Friday
December 13, 2024
10 pm
77.5°F
26°C
Few clouds
Humidity 77%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Saturday
December 14, 2024
7 am
80.6°F
27°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 66%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Saturday
December 14, 2024
10 am
79.9°F
27°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 68%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Saturday
December 14, 2024
1 pm
79.8°F
27°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 68%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Saturday
December 14, 2024
4 pm
78.6°F
26°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 70%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Saturday
December 14, 2024
7 pm
78.3°F
26°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 75%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Saturday
December 14, 2024
10 pm
77.7°F
26°C
Few clouds
Humidity 77%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Sunday
December 15, 2024
7 am
80.7°F
28°C
Clear sky
Humidity 64%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Sunday
December 15, 2024
10 am
79.4°F
27°C
Scattered clouds
Humidity 72%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Sunday
December 15, 2024
1 pm
78.4°F
26°C
Light rain
Humidity 76%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Sunday
December 15, 2024
4 pm
78.1°F
26°C
Light rain
Humidity 82%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Sunday
December 15, 2024
7 pm
77.7°F
26°C
Light rain
Humidity 84%
Sea 81°F/27°C
Weather uncertainties 2024 to go to Saint Gilles ?
When traveling in the tropics as a seaside, rain is not welcome. If you see this indicator, with possible storms, that does not mean that it will rain all day long. When we observe the local rainfall, it is either really zero or very weak. Meteorologists prefer to be pessimistic. So observe below, the skies photographed during a week announced stormy in Asia. It did not rain once. I invite you to integrate this parameter before going to Saint Gilles for a good trip to the sun!