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

Tough period. Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in March only reaches 0.7/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 46.78°N · 56.18°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon · March
0.7
-1–1°
Temperature
50%
Rain
4h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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The month in detail

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Temperatures rise (1.0°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 50.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

March ranks 8 out of 12 months in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Compared to February: +2°F daytime, 13 pts fewer rainy days, +1.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
-4°
Sea
1°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is March the right month?

The best month in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is August (4.5/10), 3.8 pts higher than March.

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Context

Our verdict

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, French overseas community in the North Atlantic off Canadian Newfoundland: 6000 inhabitants on 93 sq miles spread over 8 islands of which 2 main inhabited ( Saint-Pierre 2 sq miles + Miquelon-Langlade 83 sq miles).

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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 trip.

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 · 63°F
❄️Coolest monthFebruary · 32°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 63%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅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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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 63°F highs, 61°F 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 61°F, while afternoon highs average 63°F.
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 March?
In March, the sea averages 33°F 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 March?
The average UV index reaches 3 in March in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (moderate), with about 11.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.