When is the best time to go to Piton de la Fournaise?

When is the best time to go to Piton de la Fournaise? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Piton de la Fournaise are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, November and December
  • The rainiest months are January, February and March


Annual weather in Piton de la Fournaise

For full information about the climate and weather in Piton de la Fournaise a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 76°F/79°F
14.1in
February 76°F/79°F
12.8in
March 76°F/79°F
13.2in
April 74°F/77°F
7.8in
May 70°F/76°F
4.7in
June 68°F/72°F
3.3in
July 67°F/70°F
2.8in
August 67°F/70°F
2.4in
September 67°F/72°F
1.8in
October 70°F/74°F
2.3in
November 72°F/76°F
4.7in
December 76°F/79°F
6.6in


Weather and climate in Piton de la Fournaise

Piton de la Fournaise enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Piton de la Fournaise is 76°F (ranging from 70°F in august to 79°F in february). Annual rainfall is 76.2in, with a minimum of 1.8in in september and a maximum of 14.1in in january.
  • From january to june the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 72°F°C.
  • From july to october the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 72°F and you can expect to have 2.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 79°F and it rains about 6.6in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Piton de la Fournaise

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Piton de la Fournaise: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Piton de la Fournaise

Find out when Piton de la Fournaise has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Piton de la Fournaise

  • Very low season in Piton de la Fournaise
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and June.
  • Low season in Piton de la Fournaise
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and September.
  • High season in Piton de la Fournaise
    The number of visitors to Piton de la Fournaise is high in: July.
  • Peak season in Piton de la Fournaise
    The largest number of tourists visiting Piton de la Fournaise is during: August, October, November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Piton de la Fournaise month by month



Best time for low prices in Piton de la Fournaise

Average prices of hotels in Piton de la Fournaise month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Piton de la Fournaise. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Piton de la Fournaise

On average, it costs $ 67 per day to hire a car in Piton de la Fournaise. This price varies by $ 35 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 53 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 87.

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