SeasonMapSaint-Pierre (Miquelon) weather in May
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
May in Saint-Pierre: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Saint-Pierre · #1131 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Saint-Pierre climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sea temperature | 3°C / 38°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 36 km/h / 22 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint-Pierre in May
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 seasonan ordinary month(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).
Fair weatherSaint-Pierre's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
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What's on in Saint-Pierre in May
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.
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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Saint-Pierre?
- May in Saint-Pierre: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Saint-Pierre on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint-Pierre in May?
- In May, Saint-Pierre averages a daily high of 9.3°C and a low of 3°C, with about 97.2 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint-Pierre in May?
- Saint-Pierre has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.
- Does it snow in Saint-Pierre in May?
- Saint-Pierre sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in May.
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