Réunion Island, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, features a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, ranging from 24°C in winter to 30°C in summer. It has two main seasons: a hot, wet summer (December-April) prone to cyclones and heavy rain, especially on the east coast and mountains, and a cooler, drier winter (May-November). Coastal areas remain mild, while highlands experience cooler nights and frost. Classified primarily as tropical monsoon (Am) with some tropical rainforest (Af) zones, the island offers abundant sunshine but high humidity. Annual rainfall varies dramatically from 500mm on the west coast to over 5000mm in the mountains, making it diverse for residents seeking beach life or hiking.[1][3][5]