Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Réunion with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Réunion in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Réunion with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Réunion will be around 28°C, with nights close to 21°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 23% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Réunion. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Réunion in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
48 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Réunion?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Réunion. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Réunion in May
With 30°C, Réunion hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Réunion
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Réunion, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Réunion
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Daily Precipitation in May in Réunion
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Réunion, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Réunion.
Daily UV Index in May in Réunion
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Réunion, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Réunion Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Réunion, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Réunion Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Réunion, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Réunion
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Weather experiences in May in Réunion
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Average Weather in Réunion by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Réunion. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
