The weather in May in Réunion

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.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Réunion. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Réunion. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2015, Réunion reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Réunion

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Réunion. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Réunion New York
Average temperature 28°C 22°C
Max. temperature 29°C 28°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 48 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Réunion with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Réunion is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Réunion. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Réunion

Temperature in May in Réunion over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Réunion. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Réunion

Total precipitation in May in Réunion over the years

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.

Weather experiences in May in Réunion

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Not ideal for lying on the beach all the time, but ideal for exploring nature. Swimming in the sea was refreshing.— This text is automatically translated to English

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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.