Saint-André Travel Guide

City City in Réunion, French overseas region

Saint-André fronts Réunion’s eastern shore with sugarcane fields, Hindu temples and a Saturday market stacked with samosas and boucané. Visitors use it to reach coastal beaches and the island’s cloud-carved interior roads.

Costs

$90-150 per day (island pricing)

Relatively expensive - flights and island prices push budgets up.

Safety

Mostly safe with routine precautions

Generally safe; normal seaside-town petty theft occurs occasionally.

Best Time

May-November (drier season)

Drier, cooler season from May through November is best for outdoors.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

6:03 PM

GMT+4

Weather

76°F

Drizzle

Population

57,150

Infrastructure & Convenience

Decent roads, French signage, rental car advised, limited English outside tourism.

Popularity

Attracts domestic tourists and cultural visitors exploring Réunion.

Known For

Vanilla and sugarcane fields, Tamil community and temples, Creole culture, colorful markets, beaches, coastal scenery, rum, hiking nearby, cultural festivals

Saint-André hosts one of Réunion's largest Tamil Cavadee Hindu festivals.

Why Visit Saint-André? #

On Réunion’s windward coast, Saint-André offers a blend of Creole, Tamil and French influences that attract food and culture travelers. The town market (marché de Saint-André) serves fresh island produce and spices used in local cari, while Séga music and Tamil festivals underscore the area’s multicultural traditions. Nearby vanilla and sugarcane landscapes, together with coastal beaches and access to interior hiking, make it a good base for exploring the island’s diverse natural and cultural riches.

Best Things to Do in Saint-André

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Piton de la Fournaise

Active shield volcano on Réunion Island

Volcano

Réunion National Park

Volcanic national park on Réunion, dramatic calderas

National Park

Piton des Neiges

Extinct volcanic summit and Réunion's highest point

Mountain

St. Denis Cathedral, Réunion

Roman Catholic cathedral in Saint-Denis, island's main church

Church

Commerson Crater

Volcanic crater on Réunion Island

Crater

Rempart de Bellecombe

Steep volcanic escarpment and scenic viewpoint in Réunion

Cliff

Cratère Bory

Crater

Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island

Volcanic peaks and dramatic landscapes on Réunion Island

Nature Reserve

Saint-André Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Saint-André #

Saint-André is at its best in the dry season (May-October) for hiking and beaches, with clearer skies and safer trails. The wet/cyclone months bring dramatic scenery but higher rainfall and disruption risk.

Wet Season

November - April · 22-30°C (72-86°F)

Hot, humid wet season brings heavy showers and lush growth; some mountain trails muddy and seas rough, but waterfalls and tropical vegetation are spectacular.

Dry Season

May - October · 18-25°C (64-77°F)

Cooler, drier months are perfect for hiking, canyoning, and beach time-trails are safer, scenery clear, and outdoor plans rarely derailed by intense rain.

Cyclone Season

January - March · 22-30°C (72-86°F)

Peak cyclone risk brings stormy seas, heavy rains, and travel disruptions; avoid remote mountain routes and watch forecasts closely when planning trips.

Best Time to Visit Saint-André #

Climate

Saint-André's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and warm winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 17°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1588 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit

OctoberSeptemberJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

14°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (262 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

262 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

3.0

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (258 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

258 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.9

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (227 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

227 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

179 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

20° – 26°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 25°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

10.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

18° – 24°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 24°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

18° – 24°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 25°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

21° – 27°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

156 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

3.0

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

How to Get to Saint-André

Saint‑André on Réunion's northeast coast is reached via Roland Garros (RUN) near Saint‑Denis, then by taxi or the island bus network. There's no rail on the island, so buses and cars are the only public surface options.

By Air

Roland Garros Airport / Saint‑Denis (RUN): Roland Garros (RUN) is Réunion’s main international airport located near Saint‑Denis. To reach Saint‑André from RUN you can take a taxi (~€30-60, 25-40 minutes depending on traffic) or use the island bus services.

Pierrefonds (ZSE) / Small airports: Pierrefonds (near Saint-Pierre) and smaller airfields serve inter‑island or domestic flights; these are less convenient for Saint‑André than Roland Garros.

By Train & Bus

Train: There is no rail service on Réunion; ground connections are by road.

Bus: Réunion’s public transport network (operated by Car Jaune / Citalis depending on area) links Saint‑Denis and Saint‑André. Bus routes between the north coast towns run regularly; fares are generally a few euros and travel time from Saint‑Denis to Saint‑André is about 25-45 minutes depending on service.

How to Get Around Saint-André #

Saint-André is a small Réunion town; a car is the most flexible way to move around the island and to reach beaches or mountain roads. Traffic can be slow on narrow routes, so allow extra time for inter-town trips. Local buses serve Saint-André and connect to larger hubs, but frequencies are limited compared with main urban areas. The town centre is reasonable to walk around for short errands.