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

Tough period. Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in May only reaches 1.0/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 46.78°N · 56.18°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Saint-Pierre and Miquelon · May
1.0
3–5°
Temperature
40%
Rain
6h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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The month in detail

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Temperatures rise (5.0°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 40.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

May ranks 6 out of 12 months in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Compared to April: +4°F daytime, 7 pts fewer rainy days, +0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in May

UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
2°
Sea
4°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
14.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is May the right month?

The best month in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is August (4.5/10), 3.5 pts higher than May.

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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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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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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 May?
In May, the sea averages 40°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 May?
The average UV index reaches 5 in May in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (moderate), with about 14.8h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.