Commerson Crater

Crater Volcanic crater on Réunion Island

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Commerson Crater
-21.2077, 55.6420

How to Get to Commerson Crater #

Commerson Crater and similar features are reached by island roads and hiking trails; on Reunion Island visitors typically travel from Saint‑Denis or Saint‑Pierre and then access trailheads by car or guided tour. Check local volcanic observatory reports for safety updates.

Tips for Visiting Commerson Crater #

  • If visiting Reunion Island, coordinate with local guides-mountain weather and volcanic activity change rapidly.
  • The crater area is sensitive; follow marked trails and park regulations near volcanic zones.
  • Check activity reports if planning to approach active volcanic areas-Piton de la Fournaise has frequent alerts.

Best Time to Visit Commerson Crater #

Dry season is best for access and clearer views of volcanic features.

Dry season (May-Oct)
May-Oct · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Easier hiking conditions and less cloud cover for viewing the crater.
Wet season (Nov-Apr)
Nov-Apr · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Higher chance of showers; trails can be slippery and creeks swollen.

Weather & Climate near Commerson Crater #

Climate

Commerson Crater's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 5°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1674 mm/year), wettest in March.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (247 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

247 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (248 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

248 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (250 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

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