Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Réunion in March
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 239mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
239mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 239mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h 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
March21°C average high
March 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
March239mm average rain
March 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
March5.6 hours average sun
March 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
March28°C average sea
March 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
March45 weather score
March sits close to Réunion's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to June and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.