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Monaco weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
19% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Monaco in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 12°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Not the best window: 19% rain risk and 7.9h of sunshine. July is much safer.
By trip type
Monaco in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Monte-Carlo Rally (late January) — motorsport atmosphere in the Principality In January, Monaco sees 12°C during the day with 7.9h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 12°C | 19% | 1.8 | 7.9h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 6°C | 12°C | 23% | 2.4 | 8.9h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 6°C | 14°C | 22% | 2.5 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 10°C | 17°C | 27% | 2.1 | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 20°C | 29% | 2.0 | 13.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 25°C | 22% | 1.2 | 13.7h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 27°C | 11% | 0.4 | 13.5h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 28°C | 14% | 0.8 | 12.8h | 9.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 24°C | 23% | 1.9 | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 20°C | 26% | 3.7 | 9.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 15°C | 31% | 3.9 | 8.1h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 6°C | 13°C | 25% | 2.7 | 7.6h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Monaco averages 12°C, 19% rainy days and 7.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Monaco in January
Is January a good time to visit Monaco?
January is an acceptable time for Monaco (score 6.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.5/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Monaco in January?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 4°C at night. 7.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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