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Réunion in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Réunion in January is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 26 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.

Bergkessel und Küste auf La RéunionRéunion · JanuaryPhoto: Bascobug · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
26 °C
Night
22 °C
Sea
28 °C
Rainy days
14 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
79 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent82/100
City breakGood73/100
ActiveLimited57/100
FamilyGood77/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 26 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)

To consider

  • Higher chance of rain (about 14 rainy days)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
26
J
27
F
26
M
25
A
23
M
21
J
20
J
20
A
21
S
23
O
25
N
26
D
Rainy daysdays
14
J
13
F
13
M
9
A
6
M
5
J
5
J
5
A
5
S
6
O
8
N
12
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Réunion in January?

Daytime highs average around 26 °C, with nights around 22 °C.

Can you swim in Réunion in January?

The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Réunion in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 14 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Réunion?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.