Saint-Pierre (Miquelon) weather in March

March in Saint-Pierre: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Saint-Pierre Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Northeast & Atlantic Canada · Island40
  1. 25Jan
  2. 30Feb
  3. 40Mar
  4. 49Apr
  5. 62May
  6. 66Jun
  7. 71Jul
  8. 80Aug
  9. 72Sep
  10. 56Oct
  11. 35Nov
  12. 27Dec

#8 of 12 months in Saint-Pierre · #1391 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 40/100 (tier F)

Days
3°C
Nights
-3°C
Wet days
15
Sun
7 h
Humidity
79%
Daylight
12 h
Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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Traveller notes on Saint-Pierre in March

Other months in Saint-Pierre

Detailed February-specific weather trip reports for Saint-Pierre are limited on the forum, with most seasonal discussion focused on summer (June-July fog, August-September as locals' preferred window). Posters describing the islands' climate more broadly call it genuinely unpredictable regardless of season - cold and rainy, foggy, or occasionally pleasant, with wind that can howl hard enough to matter on a hike. Given the limited February-specific detail available, this note leans on that broader North Atlantic maritime pattern: expect genuinely cold, windy, snow-capable conditions typical of this small French archipelago off Newfoundland in the depths of winter. Posters generally rate February as cold and exposed for Saint-Pierre, well outside the islands' more commonly recommended late-summer visiting window.
Tripadvisor community · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters and locals alike name August, alongside September, as the best time to visit this small French archipelago off Newfoundland - a meaningful upgrade over June and July, which posters describe as extremely foggy. Posters are consistent, though, that even the 'best' months here mean genuinely unpredictable weather: one August 2023 visitor reported rain throughout their stay despite coming prepared with rain gear, and posters generally describe conditions as capable of turning cold, rainy or foggy with little warning, with wind that feels cold even on a sunny day. Posters generally recommend packing for all four seasons regardless of exactly when you visit Saint-Pierre.
Tripadvisor community · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Saint-Pierre climate normals — March

Daytime high3°C / 37°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-3°C / 27°F
Feels like (high)-4°C / 25°F
Sea temperature1°C / 33°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall134 mm / 5.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point-3°C / 26°F
Sunshine7 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind46 km/h / 28 mph
Snowfall37.3 cm / 14.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Saint-Pierre in March

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.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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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).

Fair weatherSaint-Pierre's weather peaks July–September, best around August.

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What's on in Saint-Pierre in March

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Closure

    Winter shutdown

    1 Oct – 30 Apr · usually

    Outside summer most tours, boat trips to Île aux Marins and many restaurants close, the Paris flight stops and ferries run a thinner schedule. The town carries on for residents, but there is little laid on for visitors. Source ↗

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 37 cm of snow falls in the month.

    from the climate normals

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Saint-Pierre in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Saint-Pierre?
March in Saint-Pierre: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Saint-Pierre on SeasonMap's comfort score (40/100).
What is the weather like in Saint-Pierre in March?
In March, Saint-Pierre averages a daily high of 2.6°C and a low of -2.7°C, with about 134.2 mm of rain over roughly 14.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Saint-Pierre in March?
Saint-Pierre has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in March.
Does it snow in Saint-Pierre in March?
Saint-Pierre sees roughly 37.3 cm of snowfall in March.