Climate Insights for Havre-Saint-Pierre

The climate in Havre-Saint-Pierre is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1193mm of precipitation falls per year. Havre-Saint-Pierre receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Havre-Saint-Pierre is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Havre-Saint-Pierre experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Havre-Saint-Pierre vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Havre-Saint-Pierre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1193mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 127mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 70mm. That's 57mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Havre-Saint-Pierre receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 267cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Havre-Saint-Pierre is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 9km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 32km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Havre-Saint-Pierre, which began on March 20, 2026. Havre-Saint-Pierre is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Havre-Saint-Pierre based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.