About Monaco
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate in Western Europe. Situated on the French Riviera, it is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east, and west, with the Mediterranean Sea to the south; the Italian region of Liguria is about 15 km (9.3 mi) east. With a population of 38,423 living in an area of 2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi), Monaco is the second smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City, as well as the most densely populated. It also has the world's shortest national coastline of any non-landlocked nation, at 3.83 km (2.38 mi). Fewer than 10,000 of its residents are Monégasque nationals. Although French is the official language of Monaco, Italian and Monégasque are also widely spoken and understood.
Climate in Monaco
Warmest August, coolest December, driest February, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August, September.
Monthly climate normals for Monaco, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 13.6°C | 6.4°C | 19mm | 236h |
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| February | 14.7°C | 7°C | 2mm | 272h |
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| March | 14.5°C | 7.6°C | 68mm | 287h |
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| April | 18°C | 10.4°C | 30mm | 322h |
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| May | 22.1°C | 15.2°C | 113mm | 377h |
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| June | 23.6°C | 17.1°C | 72mm | 403h |
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| July | 27.7°C | 21.3°C | 12mm | 439h |
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| August | 28.6°C | 21.7°C | 27mm | 397h |
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| September | 25.5°C | 18°C | 32mm | 326h |
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| October | 18.6°C | 11.7°C | 185mm | 273h |
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| November | 16.9°C | 10.3°C | 18mm | 255h |
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| December | 12.2°C | 6.1°C | 133mm | 185h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
The Principality of Monaco is a wealthy city-state on the Mediterranean Sea, bounded by the French Riviera. Though tiny, the country is packed with entertainment for those with money to burn: think yachts and casinos, plus the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Upcoming public holidays
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