Climate guide for Saint-Pierre, France

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About Saint-Pierre

Saint-Pierre sits on the south coast of Reunion and is the main base for exploring the island's wilder southern half. Its covered market is among the best on the island, and the waterfront at Terre Sainte pairs a small beach with places to eat. Grand Anse, Manapany and the road up to Piton de la Fournaise all start from here, with Entre-Deux in the hills behind. The dry, cooler season from May to November is best for hiking; cyclones are possible from December to April.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target October, November, December — that is where comfort scores peak (9.8/10). April is the weakest month at 7.7/10.
02Weather & what to pack
October averages 24°C with 13 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target February — 9.0/10 with lighter demand than December.

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When to visit Saint-Pierre: the short answer

Plan Saint-Pierre for October, with November, December close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: October averages 24°C with 13 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are April, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.1/10.

Across the year Saint-Pierre swings from 22°C in July to 27°C in January, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 10 mm in September to 158 mm in January. In short, Saint-Pierre is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.1 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: January (27°C). Coolest: July (22°C). Driest: September (10 mm). Wettest: January (158 mm).

Saint-Pierre month by month

January in Saint-Pierre — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

Days in January average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

158 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Saint-Pierre — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

February is one of the strongest months in Saint-Pierre (6th)

Best window · 9/10

Days in February average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Saint-Pierre at 9/10 (6th of 12), just behind October at 9.8/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

March in Saint-Pierre — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)

Best window · 8.5/10

March averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 92 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.

A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Saint-Pierre (8th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

April holds up well in Saint-Pierre — 12th best month

Good · 7.7/10

Days in April average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

109 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Saint-Pierre — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

May in Saint-Pierre — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)

Best window · 8.7/10

May averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 daylight hours.

A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Saint-Pierre (7th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Saint-Pierre: strong conditions, 10th of 12

Good · 8.1/10

With 23°C (74°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Saint-Pierre — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

July in Saint-Pierre: strong conditions, 9th of 12

Good · 8.3/10

With 22°C (72°F) on average, July delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Saint-Pierre — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

August in Saint-Pierre — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 9.1/10

August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 daylight hours.

A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Saint-Pierre (5th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September is one of the strongest months in Saint-Pierre (4th)

Best window · 9.7/10

September averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Saint-Pierre (4th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October: the best month of the year in Saint-Pierre

Best window · 9.8/10

With 24°C (74°F) on average, October delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Saint-Pierre at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November is one of the strongest months in Saint-Pierre (2nd)

Best window · 9.8/10

With 25°C (77°F) on average, November delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Saint-Pierre at 9.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind October at 9.8/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December ranks 3rd of 12 for Saint-Pierre — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.8/10

December averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 daylight hours.

A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Saint-Pierre (3rd of 12); only October scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Saint-Pierre, France?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Saint-Pierre are October, November, December, September, August, February. October is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Saint-Pierre year-round?
Saint-Pierre has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 22°C in July to 27°C in January, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.7 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Saint-Pierre?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Saint-Pierre are January (7.7/10), April (7.7/10), June (8.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Saint-Pierre?
January is the wettest month in Saint-Pierre, averaging about 158 mm of rainfall. September is the driest, at roughly 10 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Saint-Pierre?
October sees the most sun in Saint-Pierre, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Saint-Pierre a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Saint-Pierre is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (October, November, December, September, August, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Saint-Pierre calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Saint-Pierre: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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