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Saint Pierre and Miquelon are a small group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland and Labrador. First settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands are the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American empire, New France.
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Cards and cash
Chip-and-PIN credit cards are accepted everywhere except bakeries.
French
The French spoken in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is very similar to that spoken in northwestern France (Normandy and Brittany). The islanders are quite proud of their linguistic heritage.
For tourists, SPM Telecom is more useful as it offers prepaid SIM card and 150+ WiFi hotspots on the islands.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon pose few health threats. The weather is often chilly and a sweater comes in handy, even during the summer months.
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Saint-Pierre
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Avg. high | 1° | 0° | 1° | 3° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 3° |
| Avg. low | -3° | -3° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 4° | 0° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 105 | 94 | 88 | 86 | 84 | 94 | 96 | 86 | 96 | 111 | 119 | 117 |
| Humidity | 82% | 82% | 82% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 92% | 89% | 85% | 83% | 82% | 82% |
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We do not label countries as safe or unsafe. Below is the official advice from two governments, with the date it was last updated. Always read the full advice before you travel.
US Department of State
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