Climate Insights for Monaco
Climate Overview
The climate in Monaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 792 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 121 mm of rainfall. Monaco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 8°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Monaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 31.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Monaco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 46°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Monaco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 25°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Monaco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 77°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 49°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Monaco is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 792 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 16 mm. That's 105 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 19cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Monaco is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 4.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 8in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Monaco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Monaco is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Monaco is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Monaco is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 46°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Monaco based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Monaco based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.