Saint-Leu is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the west coast of the island of Réunion.

Geography

Climate

Saint-Leu has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cwa) closely bordering on a subtropical highland climate (Cwb). The average annual temperature in Saint-Leu is 19.2 C. The average annual rainfall is 1068.8 mm with January as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in February, at around 22.2 C, and lowest in August, at around 16.4 C. The highest temperature ever recorded in Saint-Leu was 30.9 C on 10 January 2007; the coldest temperature ever recorded was 8.5 C on 10 September 1975.

Population

Sports

Surf

It is a well-known surf spot. Various surfing competitions have been held in Saint-Leu, including World Qualifying Series (WQS) and ASP World Tour (WCT) competitions. It is well known for its famous left wave.

Paragliding

There is a paragliding base at Colimaçons. Paragliding World Cup races have been held in Saint-Leu in 2003 and 2006, and Pre World Cup Tour race in 2010 and 2015. In 2016 the city will held again a Paragliding World Cup race (October 2016).

Points of interest

Neighborhoods of Saint Leu

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