Réunion National Park Parc national de La Réunion
Established in 2007, Réunion National Park covers 1,054 square kilometers and is part of the Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island. The park includes the Massif du Piton des Neiges and the Piton de la Fournaise massif. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Réunion.
Planning a visit
The park experiences significant rainfall between January and March, with monthly totals reaching up to 607 mm. September and October are the driest months, seeing fewer rainy days and lower precipitation levels, such as 79 mm in October. Temperatures remain cool throughout the year, ranging from daily lows of 7 °C to daily highs of 19 °C. Visitors should check the official website at http://www.reunion-parcnational.fr before planning their trip to ensure current conditions.
Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport is the nearest airport, located 20 km away, while the capital, Saint-Denis, is 31 km from the park. Travelers often combine a visit to the park with nearby locations such as Piton des Neiges, 6.1 km away, the area of Mafate, 13.5 km away, and the volcano Piton de la Fournaise, 23.8 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 19 °C. The wettest is February, with about 607 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 461 | 607 | 416 | 251 | 172 | 127 | 129 | 111 | 98 | 79 | 106 | 248 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
