Cilaos Weather in May

What's the weather like in Cilaos (RĂ©union) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Cilaos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Cilaos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.2°C 64.7°F
Nightly temperature 11.9°C 53.3°F
Average temperature 15°C 59°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 113 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 26.1°C 79°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Cilaos

Cilaos average temperature in May

May rainfall

Cilaos average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Cilaos average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cilaos in May 2024.

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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
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