Monaco Holiday Weather Overview
Monaco is the second smallest independent state in the world after the Vatican. It is one of the most glamorous holiday destinations in the world. Monaco's unique geography and history make Monaco one of the world's most visited tourist destinations. In less than a square mile Monaco boasts casinos, beaches, palaces, parks, ports, shops, museums and, of course, the most famous Formula One race track in the world.
Monaco offers a great balance of historical and modern attractions. The main attractions in Monaco include The Royal Palace, with its quaint changing of the guard; the fairy-tale legend of the late-Prince Rainier and Princess Grace; the Monaco Grand Prix around the Principality's narrow streets; Monte-Carlo Rally; the magnificent setting of the Rocher de Monaco; the harbour packed with exclusive yachts.
In Monaco you will enjoy the Oceanographic Museum which has possibly the finest aquarium in Europe, while the Exotic Garden is worth visiting simply for the astonishing views over the rest of the Principality. From Monaco you will find yourself within the easy reach of some major French cities and resorts, such as Antibes, Cannes, Nice and Saint Tropez, all of which are just a short drive away.
When is the best month to visit Monaco?
Any time of the year is a good time to visit Monaco. The Monaco summer season is always a busy time with fine weather and temperatures rarely staying far from 30°C. During the winter the beaches may still be fairly sunny during, although winter is really too cold for sunbathing or swimming in the sea. April/May and September/October can be considered to be the best time to visit Monaco with respect to the temperature.
Climate in Monaco
Monaco has an amazing Mediterranean climate with sunny summers and fairly mild winters. Throughout the year Monaco enjoys at least 300 days of sunny weather. The day time temperatures during the summer months from June to August remain in between 20°C and 23°C, the hottest months being July and August. The Monaco winter is from December through to February and has an average temperature of 9.5°C with January generally being the coolest month with an average minimum of 8°C and an average maximum of 12°C.
Monaco has an amazing Mediterranean climate. Due to its ideal geographical location between the Mediterranean and the foot of the Southern Alps, Monaco flourishes in amazing sunny summers and fairly mild winters. Monte Carlo's weather is fairly typical of a coastal Mediterranean city. Monaco boasts of 300 days of sunshine per year, glorious summers and nights which are cooled by sea breezes.
Summer in Monaco
The day time temperatures throughout June, July and August average 20°C – 23°C and water temperature often reach up to 26 °C. It experiences minimal rainfall throughout summer, averaging one or two days of rain throughout the height of summer and three or four days of rain in June and September and also averages a relative humidity of 75%
Winter in Monaco
Monaco only averages sixty days a year of precipitation, which is relatively low for a Mediterranean climate. Generally this weather consists of hot/dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. During December to February, the average temperature is 9.5°C with January being the coolest month with an average minimum of 8°C and an average maximum of 12°C. December sees the region experiencing the lowest hours of daily sunshine, averaging four hours a day and this extends up to 5 hours a day in January and February.
Autumn and spring in Monaco
Autumn sees Monaco enjoying clear skies and average temperatures of 15°C to 21°C. October and November are generally Monaco's wettest months, averaging 113mm and 123mm precipitation which is almost twice as much as the rainfall in September. Spring in Monaco is slightly cooler, partly due to the infamous ‘le mistral’ wind that blows through blowing from the northwest of Europe. The wind has the effect of clearing the sky and drying the air which accounts for the crisp refreshing feel in Monaco in the spring.
What to pack and wear in Monaco?
During the summer time in Monaco you can wear T-shirts, light fabric pants, skirts and capris. You can have llight weight dresses with a warm wrap for cooler summer evenings. However, light to medium weight dresses are advised for winter and you should have your sweater or jacket if visiting during the winter.
Best months to visit Monaco?
June and July are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Monaco. The weather averages gathered from Monaco weather forecast and Monaco weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 23°c and average of 262 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Monaco?
February and January are the coldest months with temperature at around 6°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Monaco?
November and October receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 192.44mm.
Travelling to Monaco? Check out our Weather averages of Monaco to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Monaco section.