St. Pierre Cathedral, Saint-Pierre

Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon

St. Pierre Cathedral, Saint-Pierre
Photo: John R. Bopp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

St. Pierre Cathedral is a cathedral located in Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Dedicated to Saint Peter and established in 1905, it is classified as a historical monument and is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia. The structure represents a notable architectural and cultural point of interest in the region.

Planning a visit

Average temperatures range from -2 °C in January and February to 16 °C in August. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with monthly totals ranging from 102 mm in August to 161 mm in November, and rainy days spanning from about 11 days in September to 17 days in July. The warmest period for a visit is from July to September, when average temperatures reach 13 °C to 16 °C.

The nearest airport is Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport, located 2 km away in Saint-Pierre. The sight is 1 km from the capital of Saint-Pierre. St. John's International Airport serves as a hub located 275 km away in St. John's, Canada.

Weather by month

The warmest month is August, averaging 16 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average temperature, °C-2-2-1248131614952
Rainfall, mm127121115108117117112102154157161143
Rainy days161513131315171411131515

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.