Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Saint-Pierre and MiquelonQuick decision
When to visit Saint-Pierre and Miquelon?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–17°C in August
🌧 Least rain
36% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (59%)
📅 Best score
7.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BirdwatchingMay–August — puffin colonies, gannets and terns.
Basque & Breton HeritageYear-round — architecture, Heritage Museum and fishing culture.
Whale WatchingJune–September — humpback and fin whales offshore.
Subarctic HikingJune–September — peatlands, wild coastline and Miquelon-Langlade.
Monthly climate data
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 1°C | 59% | 4.9 | 2.6h | 0.8/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -3°C | 0°C | 63% | 4.9 | 4.0h | 0.9/10 |
| 🌨️ March | -1°C | 1°C | 50% | 4.4 | 7.3h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌨️ April | 1°C | 3°C | 47% | 4.1 | 9.1h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 3°C | 5°C | 40% | 3.2 | 11.2h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 7°C | 9°C | 45% | 4.3 | 9.3h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 12°C | 14°C | 38% | 4.0 | 9.1h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 16°C | 17°C | 36% | 3.3 | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ September | 14°C | 16°C | 34% | 3.3 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 12°C | 38% | 4.3 | 8.0h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 8°C | 59% | 5.8 | 4.0h | 1.6/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 0°C | 4°C | 58% | 5.1 | 2.7h | 0.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 3°C, 46% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 3.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 40% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 44% rainy days, 7.5h sunshine/day. Score: 4.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 2°C, 60% rainy days, 3.1h sunshine/day. Score: 0.8/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 36% rainy days and 17°C.
January is the wettest month with 59% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 17°C.
In winter, the average score is 0.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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