When to go · Monaco
Monaco, month by month
The best months for Monaco: Apr, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodMild and quiet; the Monte-Carlo Rally starts here and the Sainte-Dévote festival is on 26–27 January.Riviera coast: fine · Monaco city: 13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain daysRiviera coast: fine · Monaco city: 55 °F (13 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 4 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGoodMenton's Lemon Festival and the Nice Carnival nearby make a Riviera day more crowded.Riviera coast: fine · Monaco city: 13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain daysRiviera coast: fine · Monaco city: 55 °F (13 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodCool, bright days; gardens start flowering.Riviera coast: fine · Monaco city: 15 °C (59 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain daysRiviera coast: fine · Monaco city: 59 °F (15 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatPalace state apartments reopen; Monte-Carlo tennis Masters fills trains mid-month.Riviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 17 °C (63 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain daysRiviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 63 °F (17 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- MayMixedWarm; the Historic Grand Prix (even years), E-Prix and the Formula 1 build-up close roads and lift prices.Riviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain daysRiviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 70 °F (21 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- JuneMixedFormula 1 in some years falls in early June — check; otherwise one of the best months.Riviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain daysRiviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 77 °F (25 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyMixedHot; summer galas and fireworks; full trains from Nice.Riviera coast: hot · Monaco city: 28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain daysRiviera coast: hot · Monaco city: 82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- AugustMixedPeak crowds; go early and walk the Rock before 10:00.Peak crowds; go early and walk the Rock before 10:00 AM.Riviera coast: hot · Monaco city: 28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain daysRiviera coast: hot · Monaco city: 82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGreatWarm sea; the Yacht Show in late September fills the harbour and hotels.Riviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain daysRiviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 77 °F (25 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberGreatStill mild; the palace apartments close mid-month — check.Riviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain daysRiviera coast: best weather · Monaco city: 70 °F (21 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedRainiest month; National Day on 19 November with ceremonies at the palace.Riviera coast: rainy · Monaco city: 16 °C (61 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain daysRiviera coast: rainy · Monaco city: 61 °F (16 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGoodChristmas village on the harbour; mild, short days.Riviera coast: fine · Monaco city: 14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 5 rain daysRiviera coast: fine · Monaco city: 57 °F (14 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monaco, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
Sep: Great
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Sep: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Sep: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 2
Sep: 2
April: Palace state apartments reopen; Monte-Carlo tennis Masters fills trains mid-month.
September: Warm sea; the Yacht Show in late September fills the harbour and hotels.
Monaco: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
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