When to go · Monaco
Monaco, month by month
The best months for Monaco: Apr, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodMild and quiet; the Monte-Carlo Rally starts here and the Sainte-Dévote festival is on 26–27 January.Riviera coast: fineCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGoodMenton's Lemon Festival and the Nice Carnival nearby make a Riviera day more crowded.Riviera coast: fineCrowds: Medium
- MarchGoodCool, bright days; gardens start flowering.Riviera coast: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatPalace state apartments reopen; Monte-Carlo tennis Masters fills trains mid-month.Riviera coast: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedWarm; the Historic Grand Prix (even years), E-Prix and the Formula 1 build-up close roads and lift prices.Riviera coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneMixedFormula 1 in some years falls in early June — check; otherwise one of the best months.Riviera coast: best weatherCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- JulyMixedHot; summer galas and fireworks; full trains from Nice.Riviera coast: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedPeak crowds; go early and walk the Rock before 10:00.Riviera coast: hotCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGreatWarm sea; the Yacht Show in late September fills the harbour and hotels.Riviera coast: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatStill mild; the palace apartments close mid-month — check.Riviera coast: best weatherCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedRainiest month; National Day on 19 November with ceremonies at the palace.Riviera coast: rainyCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGoodChristmas village on the harbour; mild, short days.Riviera coast: fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.