The month in detail
What to expect in August
In August, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon sees 17°C during the day with 5.4h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
August is the best month of the year in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Compared to July: +3°C daytime, +0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
15°
Sea
17°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
14.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is August the right month?
August is actually the best month of the year in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 17°C
❄️Coolest monthFebruary · 0°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 51%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Saint-Pierre and Miquelon ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Saint-Pierre and MiquelonTemperate oceanic climate with a 4.5 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.78°N · 56.18°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saint-Pierre and Miquelon?
August is the best month with 17.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 5.4h of sunshine and 33.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Pierre and Miquelon get in August?
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon averages 5.4 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 17.0°C.
Is Saint-Pierre and Miquelon good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Saint-Pierre and Miquelon scores 0.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 4.3/10.
When should you avoid Saint-Pierre and Miquelon?
January is the most difficult month to visit Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in August?
In August, the sea averages 17°C in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in August?
The average UV index reaches 5 in August in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (moderate), with about 14.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.