When is the best time to go to Cilaos

Best time to go
OK time to go
Worst time to go

The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cilaos, Reunion. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

Average temperatures in Cilaos

Cilaos weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cilaos are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cilaos January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 256mm 6.9hrs 14.1hrs

The weather in January in Cilaos is characteristically warm and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cilaos.

January is in the summer in Cilaos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cilaos with around 256mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in January »

February

Cilaos February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 248mm 6.4hrs 13.6hrs

February in Cilaos is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cilaos.

February is in the summer in Cilaos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cilaos with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in February »

March

Cilaos March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 239mm 5.9hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Cilaos is characteristically mild and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cilaos.

March is in the fall / autumn in Cilaos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cilaos with around 239mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in March »

April

Cilaos April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 179mm 5.7hrs 12.4hrs

Cilaos's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cilaos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Cilaos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cilaos with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in April »

May

Cilaos May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 113mm 6.2hrs 11.9hrs

May is a damp month in Cilaos and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cilaos.

May is in the fall / autumn in Cilaos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cilaos with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in May »

June

Cilaos June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 89mm 6.1hrs 14.1hrs

The climate in Cilaos during June can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cilaos, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Cilaos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cilaos with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in June »

July

Cilaos July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 95mm 6.1hrs 13.6hrs

July in Cilaos is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cilaos, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Cilaos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cilaos with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in July »

August

Cilaos August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 94mm 6.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Cilaos is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cilaos, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Cilaos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cilaos with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in August »

September

Cilaos September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 69mm 6.6hrs 12.4hrs

Cilaos's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cilaos, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Cilaos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cilaos with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in September »

October

Cilaos October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 80mm 6.9hrs 11.9hrs

October is a a little damp month in Cilaos and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cilaos, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Cilaos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cilaos with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in October »

November

Cilaos November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 111mm 6.8hrs 14.1hrs

The climate in Cilaos during November can be summarized as mild and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cilaos.

November is in the spring in Cilaos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cilaos with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in November »

December

Cilaos December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 181mm 6.3hrs 13.6hrs

December in Cilaos is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cilaos.

December is in the summer in Cilaos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cilaos with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Cilaos weather in December »

Other monthly averages

UV index Best time to go?

Cilaos weather stats

Cilaos weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.6°C 70.9°F
Driest month: September 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.2hrs
Coldest month: August 15.6°C 60.1°F
Wettest month: January 256mm 10.1ins
Warmest sea: February 27.9°C 82.2°F
Map showing location of Cilaos (-21.13357, 55.4719) Cilaos map pin © Google

Locations nearby