Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Réunion in January
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 256mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
256mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 256mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Réunion with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January22°C average high
January is one of Réunion's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January256mm average rain
January is one of Réunion's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.5 hours average sun
January is close to Réunion's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January is one of Réunion's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January47 weather score
January scores above Réunion's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to June and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.