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Considering Le Port means embracing a practical, yet vibrant, Franco-tropical lifestyle on Reunion Island. As a key port city, it offers robust French infrastructure, including reliable healthcare and public transport, alongside generally good safety. It's less about resort living and more about integrating into a working island community, providing a grounded experience with easy access to the island's natural wonders.
While essential amenities are readily available, those seeking a large, established expat network might find it requires more proactive engagement to build connections. Le Port serves as a solid base for professionals and families valuing European standards within a unique Indian Ocean setting.
Population
33,336
Area
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Density
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Founded
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Language
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Distance to Coast
0 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Le Port
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Climate & Weather in Le Port
Le Port has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh), with warm to hot temperatures year-round and a pronounced wet season from roughly December to April on the leeward side of Réunion. Long-term climate normals show about 1174 mm of rain annually, around 130 rainy days, and roughly 2117.5 sunshine hours per year, which supports a generally sunny but seasonally wetter climate. The city’s current conditions are consistent with this pattern, with warm temperatures and moderate humidity under partly cloudy skies.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
23°C
Climate Type
Hot semi-arid
Rainy Days
130
Sunny Days
300
Humidity
72%
Spring
September - November
20-28°C
Spring is warm and increasingly humid, with improving sunshine and only moderate rainfall as the wet season has not yet fully returned. Conditions are generally pleasant, though brief showers become more common toward November.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
December - February
24-31°C
Summer is the hottest and wettest period, with high temperatures and frequent rain showers or thunderstorms. February is typically the warmest month and also one of the wettest.
High rainfall
Autumn
March - May
22-29°C
Autumn remains warm, but rainfall declines steadily after the summer wet season. By May, the weather is often drier and more settled than in early autumn.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
June - August
19-26°C
Winter is the coolest and driest season, with lower humidity, mild nights, and abundant sunshine. This is generally the most comfortable period for outdoor activities.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Le Port
Advantages
Le Port
Rich cultural heritage sites
Diverse educational institutions
Tropical island lifestyle
Strategic port location
Abundant natural parks
Disadvantages
Le Port
Limited coworking infrastructure
Small job market
High cost of living
Limited higher education options
Safety & Security in Le Port
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
42
/100
Reunion Avg
57
Africa Avg
54
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Le Port to Reunion averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Le Port
Reunion Average
Safety Index
0510
Critical
Safety from Crime
0510
Dangerous
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Low
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Concerning
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 89/100
No data for Le Port — showing hazard indicators from nearby Saint-Denis (~18 km).
