Saint-Paul climate
Saint-Paul (Reunion) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 632 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Saint-Paul climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2983 | 2781 | 2882 | 1335.2 |
| Feb | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 953.7 |
| Mar | 2984 | 2781 | 2883 | 1194.7 |
| Apr | 2882 | 2780 | 2781 | 592.3 |
| May | 2780 | 2578 | 2679 | 401.6 |
| Jun | 2577 | 2475 | 2476 | 220.9 |
| Jul | 2475 | 2373 | 2474 | 190.7 |
| Aug | 2475 | 2373 | 2374 | 180.7 |
| Sep | 2476 | 2373 | 2474 | 190.7 |
| Oct | 2577 | 2475 | 2476 | 220.9 |
| Nov | 2679 | 2577 | 2678 | 371.5 |
| Dec | 2882 | 2680 | 2781 | 481.9 |
| Year | 2984 | 2373 | 2678 | 63225 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 63% | 6.5 | 13:17 |
| Feb | 75% | 62% | 6.3 | 12:49 |
| Mar | 74% | 60% | 5.7 | 12:16 |
| Apr | 72% | 56% | 4.9 | 11:38 |
| May | 70% | 54% | 4.1 | 11:08 |
| Jun | 69% | 54% | 3.8 | 10:52 |
| Jul | 69% | 54% | 4.0 | 10:58 |
| Aug | 68% | 53% | 4.7 | 11:24 |
| Sep | 69% | 50% | 5.7 | 12:00 |
| Oct | 70% | 50% | 6.5 | 12:37 |
| Nov | 71% | 51% | 6.9 | 13:09 |
| Dec | 72% | 53% | 7.1 | 13:24 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Saint-Paul is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 23 °C73 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.9 °C8.9 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 632 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 55% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July–September. The wettest month is January (133 mm5.2 in), the driest is August (18 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in August to 75% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 50%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (8 mph) in November to 19 km/h (12 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.9 hours in June to 13.4 hours in December.
Best time to visit Saint-Paul
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–December. Average highs then reach 24 °C75 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 18 mm0.7 in to 59 mm2.3 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Saint-Paul
- Wetter months (January–April) — highs 2882 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2780 to 28 °C82 °F, about 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (May–December) — highs 2475 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 2373 to 26 °C80 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Saint-Paul compares
The nearest larger place is Saint-Denis, about 23 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Saint-Paul is on average 0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer. It receives 20% less precipitation (632 mm25 in vs 793 mm31 in). The difference is largest in June (1.7 °C3 °F warmer).
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Port Louis (Mauritius, Aw), Santa Clara (Cuba, BSh) and Antsiranana (Madagascar, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Saint-Denis 23 km · 25 °C77 °F · 793 mm31 in
- Climate in Vacoas 243 km · 23 °C73 °F · 716 mm28 in
- Climate in Port Louis 250 km · 25 °C78 °F · 676 mm27 in
- Climate in Toamasina 692 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,952 mm77 in
- Climate in Antananarivo 841 km · 18 °C64 °F · 2,383 mm94 in
- Climate in Fianarantsoa 850 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,774 mm70 in
- Climate in Antsirabe 868 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,910 mm75 in
- Climate in Mahajanga 1,113 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,457 mm57 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Saint-Paul?
February is the warmest month in Saint-Paul. Its average high is 29 °C (84 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Saint-Paul?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 24 °C (75 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
When does it rain the most in Saint-Paul?
January is the wettest month with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Saint-Paul?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.