The Climate of
Monaco
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What is the climate of Monaco like?
The tiny independent principality of Monaco, consisting almost entirely of the town of Monte Carlo, is situated on the Mediterranean coast of France. It is in the heart of the popular seaside resort area of the Côte d'Azur and enjoys a Mediterranean climate. The area of Monaco is 2 square kilometers (less than 1 sq mi).
Monaco’s winters are mild, with temperatures rarely falling below freezing; January’s average temperature is 9°C (47°F). The summer heat is comfortable because of the cooling breezes from the bordering Mediterranean Sea. The average high temperature in July and August is 26°C (79°F). Sea breezes moderate the summer heat.
Monaco has a sunny climate, with only about sixty days of rain per year. On average, the sun shines for seven hours a day. Rainfall averages about 770 millimeters (30 inches) per year.
| Climate data for Monte Carlo | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 12.5 (54.5) | 13.1 (55.6) | 14.5 (58.1) | 16.7 (62.1) | 19.8 (67.6) | 23.3 (73.9) | 26.4 (79.5) | 26.6 (79.9) | 24.2 (75.6) | 20.8 (69.4) | 16.2 (61.2) | 13.5 (56.3) | 19.0 (66.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.7 (47.7) | 9.4 (48.9) | 10.9 (51.6) | 13.2 (55.8) | 16.4 (61.5) | 19.9 (67.8) | 22.9 (73.2) | 23.0 (73.4) | 20.5 (68.9) | 17.0 (62.6) | 12.4 (54.3) | 9.6 (49.3) | 15.3 (59.5) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 4.9 (40.8) | 5.6 (42.1) | 7.2 (45.0) | 9.7 (49.5) | 13.0 (55.4) | 16.4 (61.5) | 19.3 (66.7) | 19.3 (66.7) | 16.9 (62.4) | 13.2 (55.8) | 8.6 (47.5) | 5.7 (42.3) | 11.7 (53.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 82.7 (3.26) | 76.4 (3.01) | 70.5 (2.78) | 62.2 (2.45) | 48.6 (1.91) | 36.9 (1.45) | 15.6 (0.61) | 31.3 (1.23) | 54.4 (2.14) | 108.2 (4.26) | 104.2 (4.10) | 77.5 (3.05) | 768.5 (30.26) |
| Source: Hong Kong Observatory | |||||||||||||
When is the best time to visit Monaco?
Sheltered from the northern winds by the barrier of the Alps, Monaco's climate offers a mild winter and a hot summer; there are about 180 days of sunshine during the year. Although cool, winter—December to March—can be a smart time to go.
References
- E. A. Pearce, Charles Gordon Smith, (1990) The Hutchinson World Weather Guide, John Murray Press. ISBN 1859863426
- Timothy L. Gall, (ed.), (2003), Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, Eleventh Edition, Thomson Gale
- Hugh Chisholm, (ed.), (1911), Encyclopædia Britannica, Eleventh edition, Cambridge University Press
The Climate of
Monaco
In summary:
Monaco has a Mediterranean climate. Winters are mild, with temperatures rarely falling below freezing and with a January average of about 8°C (46°F). Summer heat is tempered by sea breezes; the average maximum in July and August is 26°C (79°F).
Rainfall averages about 770 mm (30 in) a year, and some 300 days a year have no rain whatsoever.