Monaco in May

Warm; the Historic Grand Prix (even years), E-Prix and the Formula 1 build-up close roads and lift prices.

May 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 principalitybest weather

  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 city21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 5 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.

• Formula 1 Grand Prix check

  Late May or early June · Monaco city

  Streets close and beds double in price.

• Historic Grand Prix check

  Even years, around May · Monaco city

  Old racing cars; roads close.

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.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Riviera coast

  Best weather of the year (The whole principality)