Weather in May
May sees a marked drop in temperature as
Piton Saint-Leu,
Reunion, nestles itself into the cooler part of the year. This month is characterized by a significant change in sea temperature, settling at 25.3°C (77.5°F), as people start pulling out their sweaters from the wardrobes. Although May provides fewer daylight hours, the cooler weather does not discourage beach strolls and evening promenades. Bearing the torch to
June, May signals the progressive end of warmer months, paving the way towards a different weather series.
Sea temperature
In Piton Saint-Leu, Reunion, in May, the average water temperature is 26.4°C (79.5°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of May, in Piton Saint-Leu, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:44 +04.