Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
84°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Saint-Denis
Reunion · Africa
January is among the hottest months, with some of the year’s highest rainfall totals and muggy conditions.
Some tradeoffs
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 22 wet days, the highest monthly average.
71%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
57%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 85°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 88°F
Rain41%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Feels 90°F
Rain67%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain69%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain47%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 77 | 10.6 | 22 | 11.8 | 83 |
| Feb | 84 | 77 | 9.9 | 22 | 11.5 | 84 |
| Mar | 84 | 77 | 8.1 | 22 | 10.8 | 83 |
| Apr | 82 | 75 | 3.5 | 17 | 10.8 | 82 |
| May | 79 | 72 | 2.7 | 16 | 10.4 | 81 |
| Jun | 76 | 68 | 1.7 | 12 | 10.4 | 79 |
| Jul | 75 | 67 | 1.6 | 13 | 10.6 | 79 |
| Aug | 75 | 67 | 1.5 | 11 | 10.8 | 77 |
| Sep | 77 | 68 | 1.4 | 10 | 11.5 | 76 |
| Oct | 79 | 70 | 2.0 | 12 | 11.8 | 77 |
| Nov | 81 | 72 | 3.5 | 16 | 12.0 | 79 |
| Dec | 83 | 75 | 5.2 | 20 | 12.3 | 81 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology