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Annual weather on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

For information about the climate and the weather city by city on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

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Best time to go to Saint-Pierre

Best time to go to Grand-Colombier Island

Best time to go to Ile aux Marins

Best time to go to Miquelon-Langlade

Climate and Weather on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon is located in the Atlantic Ocean, about twenty kilometers from the Canadian island of Newfoundland and over 4000 km from mainland France. Indeed, it is a French overseas collectivity.

The climate in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon is humid continental with a temperate summer and no dry season. In other words, temperatures never rise very high, regardless of the season, and humidity is particularly high. Annual precipitation in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon is frequent and abundant, whether in the form of rain or snow. Moreover, wind blows constantly, especially between October and June. Most of the strong winds are caused by depressions moving from west to east.

The weather in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon is largely influenced by the cold Labrador Current and the warm Gulf Stream. Consequently, temperature variations are very significant between seasons, but also within the same day. Although the diurnal temperature range is not significant, the weather is very changeable and can change rapidly.

It is also worth noting that the two main islands, connected by a sandy isthmus, are covered in fog about a third of the year. Indeed, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon experiences between 85 to 120 foggy days per year. The period most affected by this is between April and late July.

Summer in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The climate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is rather cool in summer: expect maximum temperatures between 16 and 19°C. Exceptionally, the thermometer can reach peaks around 20°C, but this remains rare. Throughout the season, rain is always present with an average of 7 rainy days per month.

• In June, it's the thaw and the last patches of snow can persist until the end of the month. The climate remains unfavorable even with the arrival of summer. The atmosphere is humid and temperatures are low, with highs around 11°C at the warmest part of the day.
• In July, summer arrives for good. The atmosphere warms up, but rain is still very present. In the middle of the day, the thermometer hovers around 16°C.
• August is the hottest month of the year with highs nearing 20°C.
• In September, autumn is already here and it is cooler. Nevertheless, the climate remains favorable as precipitation is less frequent at this time.

Autumn in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Even though the weather deteriorates rapidly from September, autumn in Saint Pierre and Miquelon can still offer beautiful sunny days.

The first frosts only appear during the second half of October. This month can also see the first snowflakes, but it is more generally in November that landscapes turn white and frosts become pronounced.

In December, ponds and peat bogs are completely frozen. Temperatures around 4°C at the warmest part of the day and snow is on the menu.

Winter in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Just like in neighboring northern Canada, winter in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a very harsh season. It is very cold and, between December and March, temperatures hover around 0°C. Additionally, a chilling wind blows constantly over the archipelago. At this time of year, snowfall is very abundant, especially in February and early March. However, it is exceptional for the sea to freeze to the point of interrupting navigation between the islands or the mainland.

Spring in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

While thawing begins in late March in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the rise in temperatures is quite slow. It is still quite cool, and the ambient air, due to the very present wind, remains cold until the end of May. Moreover, every night until the end of spring, frost is present again throughout the island.

• In April, the weather is still very unfavorable. Temperatures hardly exceed 5°C and the sky is almost constantly overcast.
• In May, the thermometer rises by 2 or 3 degrees, the sun returns, and nocturnal frosts gradually become less frequent. It is not uncommon for some late snowfalls to occur.
• In June, temperatures are all positive, with highs between 9 and 11°C. It is at this time that vegetation emerges from winter and trees become covered with leaves. However, rain is often present until the arrival of summer.

Temperatures and rainfall on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Saint Pierre and Miquelon and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Saint-Pierre, Grand-Colombier Island, Ile aux Marins and Miquelon-Langlade, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Find out when Saint Pierre and Miquelon has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December. The number of visitors to Saint Pierre and Miquelon is high in: August and September.

• Very low season on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon: January, February, March, April, May, June and November.
• Low season on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon: July, October and December.
• High season on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon: September.
• Peak season on the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Saint Pierre and Miquelon month by month

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