Monthly climate guide
Saint-Denis weather in May
May in Saint-Denis is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and night-time lows near 20°C (68°F). The month usually brings about 39 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- Saint-Denis is usually about 2°C cooler than Saint-Pierre, 50 km away, in May.
Avg high
24°C
74°F
Avg low
20°C
68°F
Rainfall
39 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
46%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Saint-Denis weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 23°C / 73°F | 150 mm | 79% | 58% |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 23°C / 73°F | 109 mm | 80% | 58% |
| March | 26°C / 79°F | 23°C / 73°F | 144 mm | 81% | 55% |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 22°C / 71°F | 77 mm | 81% | 50% |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 20°C / 68°F | 39 mm | 78% | 46% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 36 mm | 79% | 48% |
| July | 21°C / 70°F | 18°C / 64°F | 26 mm | 77% | 47% |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 17°C / 63°F | 27 mm | 77% | 46% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 18°C / 64°F | 21 mm | 75% | 42% |
| October | 24°C / 75°F | 19°C / 66°F | 30 mm | 75% | 43% |
| November | 26°C / 78°F | 20°C / 69°F | 44 mm | 74% | 45% |
| December | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 72°F | 47 mm | 74% | 47% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Saint-Denis?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Saint-Denis →Other Réunion cities in May
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Saint-Denis in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Saint-Denis?
May is a reasonable time for Saint-Denis: highs around 24°C and about 39 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Saint-Denis in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (74°F) and average lows about 20°C (68°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Saint-Denis in May?
Saint-Denis typically gets around 39 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Saint-Denis (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.