Climate Insights for Pierrefonds Airport
Saint-Pierre, Réunion, France (land mass)
Climate Overview
The climate in Pierrefonds Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,676 mm of precipitation falls per year. Pierrefonds Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pierrefonds Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Pierrefonds Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 66 in of precipitation falls per year. Pierrefonds Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pierrefonds Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 58°F.
Temperature
Pierrefonds Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Pierrefonds Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 58°F to 78°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Pierrefonds Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,676 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 308 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 46 mm. That's 262 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Pierrefonds Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 66 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 12.1 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1.8 in. That's 10.3 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Pierrefonds Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Pierrefonds Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Pierrefonds Airport is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Pierrefonds Airport is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 78°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pierrefonds Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pierrefonds Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.