When to go · Monaco
Monaco in July
Mixed month. Hot; summer galas and fireworks; full trains from Nice.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- Monaco
- Prices
- High
- Monaco
Verdict
Hot; summer galas and fireworks; full trains from Nice.
Is another month better than July?
July 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.
Weather in July
- 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), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
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 and prices
- Crowds · Monaco
- High
- Prices · Monaco
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monaco, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Jul: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 2
Apr: 2
July: Hot; summer galas and fireworks; full trains from Nice.
April: Palace state apartments reopen; Monte-Carlo tennis Masters fills trains mid-month.
Monaco: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen