AI-generatedSaint-Pierre at a glance
- Best time
- Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,700 h
- Rain a year
- 1,471 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−3 / UTC−2
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Saint-Pierre
Saint-Pierre has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while February is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year, Saint-Pierre is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:0119:00
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:42–08:42 · evening 18:19–19:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:30–07:42 · evening 19:19–19:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Saint-Pierre in October?
In October, Saint-Pierre is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 140 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 41 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min08:01 – 19:00
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 41 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−2America/Miquelon
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %31 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Saint-Pierre
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.2 – 12.2 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Saint-Pierre ranges from 1.0 °C in March to 15.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From December to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 14.8 and 17.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.3° | 1.4° | 3.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.1° | 0.5° | 2.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 1.0° | 0.4° | 1.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.6° | 0.8° | 2.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 3.8° | 2.9° | 5.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 7.5° | 6.5° | 8.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.3° | 11.3° | 13.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.8° | 14.8° | 17.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.1° | 12.5° | 15.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.7° | 9.2° | 12.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.1° | 6.1° | 8.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.3° | 3.2° | 5.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Saint-Pierre
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Saint-Pierre, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Saint-Pierre
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Saint-Pierre: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Saint-Pierre has about 12 rainy days with 140 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Saint-Pierre
How breezy and how cloudy Saint-Pierre is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Saint-Pierre typically peaks at 41 km/h during the day: Beaufort 6, strong wind.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Saint-Pierre: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Saint-Pierre
When Saint-Pierre is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Saint-Pierre.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saint-Pierre
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (−4°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 1° | −4° | 2.3° | 1.8 h | 18 | 143 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 0° | −4° | 1.1° | 2.8 h | 16 | 127 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 1° | −3° | 1.0° | 4.6 h | 14 | 116 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 3° | 0° | 1.6° | 5.7 h | 14 | 115 |
| MayMay | 27 | 7° | 4° | 3.8° | 6.8 h | 11 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 11° | 8° | 7.5° | 6.4 h | 12 | 109 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 16° | 13° | 12.3° | 5.9 h | 12 | 109 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 18° | 16° | 15.8° | 6.5 h | 11 | 100 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 15° | 13° | 14.1° | 5.9 h | 11 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 11° | 8° | 10.7° | 4.4 h | 12 | 140 |
| NovemberNov | 4 | 7° | 4° | 7.1° | 2.8 h | 16 | 152 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | 3° | 0° | 4.3° | 2.0 h | 18 | 151 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.78° N, 56.18° W · 30 m · America/Miquelon
Best time to visit Saint-Pierre
The best time to visit Saint-Pierre is from August to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July and from October to April; the wettest month is November with 152 mm.
Saint-Pierre through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint-Pierre in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–7 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Saint-Pierre in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Saint-Pierre in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Saint-Pierre in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Saint-Pierre for you.
Your best months: August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Saint-Pierre
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Saint-Pierre: score 76 against 32. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 32 | 76better |
| Day high | 11° | 18° |
| Night low | 8° | 16° |
| Sea | 10.7° | 15.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 140 mm | 100 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Saint-Pierre month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January1° · Sea 2° · 2 h
In January, Saint-Pierre is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 2.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 18 days, totalling 143 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 50 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in January4February0° · Sea 1° · 3 h
In February, Saint-Pierre is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 16 days, totalling 127 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 49 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in February14March1° · Sea 1° · 5 h
In March, Saint-Pierre is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 116 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 45 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in March18April3° · Sea 2° · 6 h
In April, Saint-Pierre is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 115 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 41 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in April27May7° · Sea 4° · 7 h
In May, Saint-Pierre is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in May39June11° · Sea 8° · 6 h
In June, Saint-Pierre is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in June60July16° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In July, Saint-Pierre is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in July76August18° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In August, Saint-Pierre is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in August62September15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In September, Saint-Pierre is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 116 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in September32October11° · Sea 11° · 4 h
In October, Saint-Pierre is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 140 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 41 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in October4November7° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In November, Saint-Pierre is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 152 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 46 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
Saint-Pierre in November1December3° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In December, Saint-Pierre is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 18 days, totalling 151 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 49 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint-Pierre.
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Saint-Pierre vs. Gander
In October Saint-Pierre has the better holiday weather (score 32 vs. 27). During the day it is about as warm in Gander as in Saint-Pierre.
| in October | Saint-Pierre | Gander |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 32 | 27 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 11° | – |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 14 |
| Best time | Aug – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Saint-Pierre in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Saint-Pierre has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 1
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 20 min
- Distance
- 3,990 km
- Time zone
- UTC−2
- Jet lag
- About 2 days (3 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Pierre
When is the best time to visit Saint-Pierre?
The best time to visit Saint-Pierre is from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Saint-Pierre?
The sea temperature in Saint-Pierre ranges from 1.0 °C in March to 15.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Saint-Pierre in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Saint-Pierre?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 16 °C. February is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint-Pierre?
Rain is most frequent in July and from October to April; the wettest month is November with 152 mm. The driest month is May with 94 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint-Pierre get?
Saint-Pierre gets around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.8 hours a day; in January there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint-Pierre in?
Saint-Pierre uses the time zone America/Miquelon: UTC−3 in January and UTC−2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saint-Pierre?
A nonstop flight from London to Saint-Pierre takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saint-Pierre?
Saint-Pierre has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 29, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 1.
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