La Souris Chaude
La Souris Chaude is a well-known naturist beach in Réunion, France. The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C (83°F) and coolest in August (24°C (74°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 28°C (83°F), and the best time to visit is all year.
Weather and water temperature at La Souris Chaude
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 133 mm |
| February (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 94 mm |
| March (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 119 mm |
| April (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 59 mm |
| May (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 40 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 22 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 19 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 18 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 19 mm |
| October (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 22 mm |
| November (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 37 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 48 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -21.11830, 55.25780 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Souris Chaude clothing optional?
La Souris Chaude is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in France before you go.
When is the best time to visit La Souris Chaude?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 24°C (74°F) and January 28°C (82°F).
How warm is the water at La Souris Chaude?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 24°C (74°F) to 28°C (83°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q3390869 · All data sources and licenses.