Weather in October
October in
Reunion signifies the advancement of the transition period from winter to summer, marked by a further increase in temperatures. Coastal regions experience temperatures between 21°C (69.8°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). In the highlands, temperatures range from 14°C (57.2°F) to 19°C (66.2°F).
Urban areas such as Saint-Denis and Saint-Pierre reflect these temperature patterns. Along with the rise in temperatures, humidity levels continue to increase throughout October, heralding the return of the typical tropical conditions experienced in the summer months.
Rainfall in October increases substantially as the island prepares for the incoming wet season. The eastern coast and the mountains receive precipitation levels between 100mm (3.94") to 180mm (7.09"). In contrast, the western coast, being in the island's rain shadow, continues to receive less rainfall.
When comparing October to the preceding month of
September, there's a noticeable increase in both temperatures and rainfall. As Reunion transitions into
November, these upward trends continue, marking the island's full shift into the hot, wet summer season.
- Saint-Denis - October »
The months with the least sunshine in Saint-Denis are January and October, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine. On the first day of October in Saint-Denis, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:16. - Saint-Paul - October »
In Saint-Paul, during October, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. Shifting into October, Saint-Paul records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. - Saint-Pierre - 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. With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, October has the most sunshine of the year in Saint-Pierre, Reunion. - Saint-Louis - October »
Entering the month of October, Saint-Louis, Reunion witnesses a considerable rise in temperature, setting the stage for the incoming summer. In Saint-Louis, in October, during 12.4 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Le Port - October »
In Le Port the average seawater temperature in October is 24.3°C (75.7°F). In October, the average sea temperature in Le Port is 24.3°C (75.7°F). - Saint-Joseph - October »
October continues to ignite the spring spirit in Saint-Joseph as the sea temperature ascends to 24.2°C (75.6°F). In Saint-Joseph, the average seawater temperature in October is 24.2°C (75.6°F). - Saint-Leu - October »
In Saint-Leu during October, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Saint-Leu in October, the average water temperature is 24.2°C (75.6°F). - Les Avirons - October »
On the first day of October in Les Avirons, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:17. October in Les Avirons, Reunion, brings a warmer shift in sea temperatures - up from 23.7°C (74.7°F) in September to 24.2°C (75.6°F).