Monaco in August

Peak crowds; go early and walk the Rock before 10:00.Peak crowds; go early and walk the Rock before 10:00 AM.

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarm sea; the Yacht Show in late September fills the harbour and hotels.
• OctoberGreatStill mild; the palace apartments close mid-month — check.
• AprilGreatPalace state apartments reopen; Monte-Carlo tennis Masters fills trains mid-month.
• DecemberGoodChristmas village on the harbour; mild, short days.

• Riviera coast · The whole principalityhot

  Sheltered by mountains, so winters are mild (12–14 °C (54–57 °F) by day); sea swimmable June–October; November is the wettest month.Sheltered by mountains, so winters are mild (54–57 °F (12–14 °C) by day); sea swimmable June–October; November is the wettest month.

• Monaco city28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 3 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Religious and spring holidays

  Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, 15 Aug

  Offices closed; tourist sights and restaurants mostly open.

• Fireworks festival check

  July–August evenings · Monaco city

  Crowded harbour on show nights.

• Peak season

  July–August · Monaco city

  Crowded trains on the coast and full terraces.

Crowds · Monaco

High

Prices · Monaco

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monaco, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Better another month

• Monaco city

  Hot, very crowded, highest prices.