SeasonMapSaint-Pierre (Miquelon) weather in August
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
August in Saint-Pierre: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Saint-Pierre · #752 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Saint-Pierre climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 90% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 32 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint-Pierre in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyFête Basque, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Saint-Pierre's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherSaint-Pierre's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
August includes Fête Basque.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Saint-Pierre in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Summer season opens
1 May – 30 SepBook earlyThe Miquelon ferry, the seasonal flights from the Îles de la Madeleine and the direct link to Paris all run from May to September, and the guides to Langlade and the dune go with them. Out of season it is Saint John's or nothing. Source ↗
- Season
Grand Banks fog
15 May – 15 Aug · usuallyFog seasonRiskWarm air over the cold Labrador current puts the archipelago inside a cloud for days on end in early summer, and the flights from Saint John's and Halifax cancel with it. Build a spare day into any itinerary.
- Festival
Fête Basque
8–18 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedA week of pelota, harrijasotzaile stone-lifting, Basque food and dancing in mid-August, left over from the fishermen who settled here. It is the busiest week of the Saint-Pierre year. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Saint-Pierre — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Saint-Pierre?
Saint-Pierre in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Saint-Pierre?
- August in Saint-Pierre: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Saint-Pierre on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint-Pierre in August?
- In August, Saint-Pierre averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 100 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint-Pierre in August?
- Saint-Pierre has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.
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Similar destinations in North America — August
Within 300 km: St. John's, Newfoundland's Puffins at Witless Bay around 15 May – 15 Aug.