The climate of Saint-Pierre
The island town of
Saint-Pierre bears a köppen climate classification of Cfb, denoting a marine west coast environment with warm summers. Situated in the southwestern part of the
Reunion Island, the community exists under a tropical marine influence that shapes its climate.
Throughout the year, the temperature in Saint-Pierre varies, showing a mildly warm pattern. The monthly average high temperature ranges from 21.3°C (70.3°F) in the coldest month of
July to a high of 26.3°C (79.3°F) in the warmest months between
January and
March. On the other hand, the average low temperature fluctuates from 18.8°C (65.8°F) to 24.3°C (75.7°F) in the same corresponding months. The sea temperature also experiences fluctuations similar to the ambient conditions, varying from 23.7°C (74.7°F) to 28.4°C (83.1°F) between
September and March.
Saint-Pierre undergoes a humid tropical climate with the relative humidity hovering around the high 70s to the low 80s percentile across all months. Rainfall in the area is substantial, with monthly averages ranging from 10mm (0.39") in September to a peak of 162mm (6.38") in January. The number of rainfall days echoes this precipitation gradient, ranging from 9.5 days in September to 24.9 days in March.
The birthday island, despite its high humidity and rainfall patterns, enjoys a fair share of sunshine. From 6.9 hours per day of sunshine in
May, it rises to 10.9 hours in
October.
Wind conditions in Saint-Pierre offer a varying pattern, with nominal wind speeds ranging from 13.4km/h (8.3mph) to 19.8km/h (12.3mph) from
November to July. Gusts can reach a high of 26.2km/h (16.3mph) in July.
The best time to visit Saint-Pierre
The optimal time to visit
Saint-Pierre is between
June and
October, the dry season. Rainfall is comparatively less, at 21mm (0.83") in June and 34mm (1.34") in October. The average number of sunshine hours per day also peaks during these times, reaching 10.9 hours per day in October, making it a desirable period for outdoor activities.
The worst time to visit Saint-Pierre
The least favorable time for a visit to
Saint-Pierre would be between
January and
March. During this high rainfall season - upwards of 110mm (4.33") to a maximum 162mm (6.38") - the area experiences its highest humidity levels and a decreased number of sunshine hours.
Spring weather in Saint-Pierre
Saint-Pierre's spring season that spans from
September to
November, enjoys a comfortable temperature range of 21.7°C (71.1°F) to 24.3°C (75.7°F) while the sea temperature varies from 23.7°C (74.7°F) in September to 25.3°C (77.5°F) in November. The rainfall in these months dips to the annual low, making it an excellent time to engage in outdoor activities.
Summer weather in Saint-Pierre
Summers in
Saint-Pierre, from
December to
February, experience the highest rainfall with a maximum average precipitation of 162mm (6.38") in
January. The summer months carry an average minimum temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) to a maximum of 26.3°C (79.3°F) with the sea temperature warming up to 28.4°C (83.1°F).
Autumn weather in Saint-Pierre
Autumn, from
March to
May, sees a reduction in rainfall from 119mm (4.69") in March to 44mm (1.73") by May. The temperatures during this season vary from a low of 19.5°C (67.1°F) to a high of 25.3°C (77.5°F). Sea temperatures begin to cool and range from 27.6°C (81.7°F) to 26.4°C (79.5°F) between March and May.
Winter weather in Saint-Pierre
Winter in Saint Pierre is from
June to
August, with temperatures dropping to a yearly low of 18.8°C (65.8°F) in
July. The sea temperatures correspondingly cool down to 23.8°C (74.8°F) by August. Despite the cooler temperatures, winters bring in a pleasant surprise with the lowest average rainfall of the year, ensuring less precipitation interference with your outdoor plans.
Weather in January
January in
Saint-Pierre,
Reunion, is generally characterized by warm temperatures with occasional rainfall. The weather is quite humid, with a higher chance of experiencing overcast days. Compared to the previous month of
December, January sees a slight decrease in its average high and low temperatures, as well as daylight hours.
Weather in January » Weather in February
Saint-Pierre's weather remains steady in
February, showing only minor variations compared to
January. Cloud coverage increases marginally, providing an extra layer to protect from the modest increase in UV index that reaches 7.
Weather in February » Weather in March
The climate in
March in
Saint-Pierre reflects a balanced mix of warm temperatures and average rainfall. Compared to its preceding month, March sees a minimal increase in rainfall, while the high and low temperatures and relative humidity stay almost steady.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April weather conditions in
Saint-Pierre bring a noticeable shift from the preceding months. The high and low temperatures begin to fall, bringing cooler days and nights. Coupled with this change, rainfall drops significantly to 84mm (3.31") compared to 119mm (4.69") in
March.
Weather in April » Weather in May
As
Saint-Pierre moves into
May, the weather begins to dry up, giving way to a significant decrease in rainfall, which falls to 44mm (1.73"), ushering in the driest period of the year. The high and low temperatures continue their downward trend from
April, providing noticeably cooler days and nights.
Weather in May »Weather in June
The month of
June in
Saint-Pierre ushers in the peak of the dry spell with only 21mm (0.83") of rain. This represents the period with the lowest rainfall in the whole year, further enhancing the dry conditions witnessed from
May. At the same time, the city experiences a further decrease in high and low temperatures, contributing to milder weather conditions.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
July in
Saint-Pierre continues the trend of milder and drier weather with only a slight increase in rainfall and temperatures compared to
June. The wind speed increases further, reaching a peak of 19.8km/h (12.3mph), providing a gentle, cooling breeze during the warmest part of the day.
Weather in July » Weather in August
In
August,
Saint-Pierre's weather witnesses a marginal increase in rainfall from 16mm (0.63") in
July to 11mm (0.43") while the high and low temperatures remain fairly constant, marking a stable weather pattern. Though the wind speed decrease slightly from July's peak, it still remains relatively high at 18.9km/h (11.7mph).
Weather in August »Weather in September
September marks the end of the dry spell in
Saint-Pierre, with a subtle increase in average rainfall from 11mm (0.43") in
August to 10mm (0.39"). This minor upward shift is also reflected in high and low temperatures which rise marginally, hinting at the onset of warmer months.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October represents a significant shift in weather conditions in
Saint-Pierre, with rainfall rising to 34mm (1.34"), indicating the end of the dry period and the beginning of the rainy season. The high and low temperatures continue their upward trend, reaching their second quarter's peak.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November in
Saint-Pierre serves as a precursor to the year's wettest month with a substantive increase in average rainfall to 79mm (3.11"). Concurrently, there is a considerable rise in the high and low temperatures, contributing to a greater sense of warmth.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December in
Saint-Pierre marks both the warmest and the second wettest month of the year. There is a noticeable increase in both the high and low temperatures, culminating in the warmest month, with the sea temperature also peaking at 26.7°C (80.1°F) for the year.
Weather in December »