Monaco · SpringMonth summary
Monaco weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Monaco in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Monaco in May: 20°C and 13.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Monaco in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Monaco F1 Grand Prix (late May) — race through the streets of the Principality Spring marks the start of the good season in Monaco. Temperatures rise (20°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 May, Monaco averages 20°C, 29% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Monaco in May
Is May a good time to visit Monaco?
May is an excellent time to visit Monaco (score 7.7/10). With 20°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 29% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Monaco in May?
With 20°C max and 13.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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