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Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in January: go or not?

Tough period. Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in January only reaches 0.5/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 46.78°N · 56.18°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon · January
0.5
-2–1°
Temperature
59%
Rain
1h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Issy Bailey via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in January

Winter in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is cool (1.0°C during the day). Days are short (1.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 59.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Compared to December: −3°C daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-4°
Sea
2°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
8.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 32
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Is January the right month?

The best month in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is August (4.5/10), 4.0 pts higher than January.

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Context

Our verdict

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, French overseas community in the North Atlantic off Canadian Newfoundland: 6000 inhabitants on 242 km² spread over 8 islands of which 2 main inhabited ( Saint-Pierre 6 km² + Miquelon-Langlade 216 km²).

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Practical info

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 ⓘFebruary · 63%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location

Where is Saint-Pierre and Miquelon ?

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Saint-Pierre and Miquelon
Temperate oceanic climate with a 4.5 → 0.5 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 36.0% 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 4.2/10.
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 0.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 4.2/10.
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 January?
In January, the sea averages 2°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 January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (low), with about 8.7h of daylight. No protection needed.