Climate Insights for Saint-Pierre

The climate in Saint-Pierre is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1525mm of precipitation falls per year. Saint-Pierre receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Saint-Pierre is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 181cm accumulating over the season.

Saint-Pierre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Saint-Pierre is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1525mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 157mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 99mm. That's 59mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 181cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 47cm.

Saint-Pierre is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 41km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 51km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 31km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 20km/h gap 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 49km/h in winter, 41km/h in spring, 32km/h in summer, 41km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Saint-Pierre, which began on March 20, 2026. 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 -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Saint-Pierre is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 99mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for 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.