Réunion
Réunion in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
The deciding difference
April is the transition from humid summer conditions towards a drier May.
Practical conclusion
Rain falls further in May while both air and sea cool slightly. April remains the warmer compromise.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
70/100 · #9
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#9
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#4
Published best categories: none
Réunion · AprilPhoto: Bascobug · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 25 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 26 | 22 | 19 | 136 | 7.4 | 82 | 4.5 | 28 | 67 |
| April (selected) | 25 | 21 | 17 | 88 | 6.4 | 82 | 4.5 | 28 | 70 |
| May | 23 | 20 | 14 | 54 | 5.4 | 80 | 4.3 | 27 | 74 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (70/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -3 | +1 °C | +0.9 °C | +2.8 | +48.9 mm | +1 h | -0.1 % | +0.1 m/s | +0.5 °C |
| May | +4 | -1.7 °C | -1.6 °C | -2.3 | -33.1 mm | -1 h | -2.3 % | -0.1 m/s | -1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Réunion in April?
The average daily high is around 25 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Réunion in April?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Réunion in April?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 88 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Réunion?
By the climate score, September, October, November and December are the strongest months for Réunion. For a beach trip: January, October, November and December. April is not among them.