Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Saint-Pierre (Réunion)?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Saint-Pierre (Réunion). Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 12 windy days, water 24°C (shorty), air 24°C.
Plan your trip to Saint-Pierre (Réunion)Every month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Water: 24°C, shorty
- Air: 24°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in August
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Saint-Pierre (Réunion)?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Saint-Pierre (Réunion). Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 12 windy days, water 24°C (shorty), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at Saint-Pierre (Réunion) in August?
About 24°C: shorty.
How windy is Saint-Pierre (Réunion) in August?
About 12 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
What is the weather like at Saint-Pierre (Réunion) in August?
Around 24°C by day and 19°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez (29 windy days), Pointe d'Esny (12 windy days) & Le Morne (20 windy days).
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