Climate Insights for Saint-Paul
Réunion, France (land mass)
Climate Overview
The climate in Saint-Paul is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 980 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 197 mm of rainfall. Saint-Paul 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Saint-Paul is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 38.6 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.7 in of rainfall. Saint-Paul 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Saint-Paul has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Saint-Paul has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Saint-Paul is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 980 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 197 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 27 mm. That's 170 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.Saint-Paul is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.8 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 6.7 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
Saint-Paul is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Saint-Paul is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Saint-Paul is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Saint-Paul is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 80°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 Saint-Paul 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 Saint-Paul 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.