Saint-Pierre and Miquelon · WinterMonth summary
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 1°C
🌧 Rainy days
59% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
0.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. August (7.1/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is cool (1°C during the day). Days are short (2.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 59% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon averages 1°C, 59% rainy days and 2.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 0.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in January
Is January a good time to visit Saint-Pierre and Miquelon?
January is not recommended for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (score 0.8/10). With 59% rainy days and 2.6h of sunshine, consider August (7.1/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in January?
Yes, 59% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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