Monte Carlo weather in July
In July, Monte Carlo sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 21 mm of rain across 5.4 wet days and about 14.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 64% of the time in July, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Monte Carlo's 1st-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Monte Carlo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- 5.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 hours
- 5:07 AM – 8:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.67 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.1
- out of 10
Monte Carlo is ward in the Principality of Monaco.
- Density
- 56,889/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1866
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical July day in Monte Carlo reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 20 |
| 2 | 23 | 20 |
| 3 | 23 | 20 |
| 4 | 23 | 20 |
| 5 | 23 | 20 |
| 6 | 23 | 20 |
| 7 | 23 | 20 |
| 8 | 23 | 20 |
| 9 | 23 | 20 |
| 10 | 23 | 20 |
| 11 | 23 | 20 |
| 12 | 23 | 20 |
| 13 | 23 | 21 |
| 14 | 23 | 21 |
| 15 | 23 | 21 |
| 16 | 23 | 21 |
| 17 | 24 | 21 |
| 18 | 24 | 21 |
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| 25 | 24 | 21 |
| 26 | 24 | 21 |
| 27 | 24 | 21 |
| 28 | 24 | 21 |
| 29 | 24 | 22 |
| 30 | 24 | 22 |
| 31 | 24 | 22 |
Monte Carlo weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10° / 7° | 68 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 9.1 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 10° / 7° | 57 | 7.4 | 2 | 10.2 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 12° / 9° | 62 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 11.6 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 14° / 11° | 74 | 9.5 | 0.5 | 13.2 | 4.1 |
| May | 17° / 14° | 52 | 9.2 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 21° / 18° | 40 | 7.5 | 0 | 15.2 | 7.2 |
| Jul | 24° / 21° | 21 | 5.4 | 0 | 14.9 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 24° / 21° | 21 | 5.1 | 0 | 13.8 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 21° / 18° | 65 | 7.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 17° / 15° | 102 | 8.9 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 14° / 11° | 129 | 10.1 | 0.7 | 9.5 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 11° / 8° | 87 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 8.8 | 2.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 64% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 16%.
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| Clearer (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Cloudier (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 17 |
| 2 | 83 | 17 |
| 3 | 83 | 17 |
| 4 | 83 | 17 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 |
| 6 | 83 | 17 |
| 7 | 83 | 17 |
| 8 | 83 | 17 |
| 9 | 83 | 17 |
| 10 | 83 | 17 |
| 11 | 82 | 18 |
| 12 | 82 | 18 |
| 13 | 82 | 18 |
| 14 | 82 | 18 |
| 15 | 83 | 17 |
| 16 | 83 | 17 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 83 | 17 |
| 19 | 84 | 16 |
| 20 | 84 | 16 |
| 21 | 84 | 16 |
| 22 | 84 | 16 |
| 23 | 86 | 14 |
| 24 | 86 | 14 |
| 25 | 86 | 14 |
| 26 | 87 | 13 |
| 27 | 87 | 13 |
| 28 | 86 | 14 |
| 29 | 86 | 14 |
| 30 | 86 | 14 |
| 31 | 86 | 14 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Monte Carlo gets around 21 mm of rain over 5.4 wet days in July, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 18% and peaks near 21% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 17 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 18 |
| 10 | 18 |
| 11 | 19 |
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| 20 | 20 |
| 21 | 19 |
| 22 | 19 |
| 23 | 18 |
| 24 | 18 |
| 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 16 |
| 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 16 |
| 30 | 15 |
| 31 | 15 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the muggy band about 46% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 56% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Oppressive (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 15 | 35 | 39 | 6 |
| 2 | 5 | 15 | 34 | 40 | 6 |
| 3 | 5 | 15 | 34 | 40 | 6 |
| 4 | 5 | 14 | 34 | 41 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | 14 | 34 | 41 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 | 14 | 34 | 41 | 6 |
| 7 | 5 | 14 | 34 | 41 | 6 |
| 8 | 5 | 14 | 33 | 42 | 6 |
| 9 | 5 | 13 | 33 | 42 | 6 |
| 10 | 5 | 13 | 33 | 42 | 7 |
| 11 | 5 | 13 | 32 | 43 | 7 |
| 12 | 5 | 13 | 31 | 43 | 7 |
| 13 | 5 | 13 | 31 | 44 | 7 |
| 14 | 5 | 12 | 30 | 45 | 7 |
| 15 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 46 | 8 |
| 16 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 47 | 8 |
| 17 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 47 | 9 |
| 18 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 48 | 9 |
| 19 | 4 | 11 | 27 | 48 | 10 |
| 20 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 49 | 10 |
| 21 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 50 | 11 |
| 22 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 50 | 11 |
| 23 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 51 | 11 |
| 24 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 52 | 12 |
| 25 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 53 | 12 |
| 26 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 52 | 13 |
| 27 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 53 | 13 |
| 28 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 52 | 14 |
| 29 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 52 | 14 |
| 30 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 52 | 15 |
| 31 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 52 | 15 |
Wind in July
Winds average 8 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:57 AM to 5:22 AM, and sunset from 8:10 PM to 7:51 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.2 | 4:57 | 8:10 |
| 2 | 15.2 | 4:57 | 8:10 |
| 3 | 15.2 | 4:58 | 8:10 |
| 4 | 15.2 | 4:58 | 8:10 |
| 5 | 15.2 | 4:59 | 8:10 |
| 6 | 15.2 | 5:00 | 8:09 |
| 7 | 15.1 | 5:00 | 8:09 |
| 8 | 15.1 | 5:01 | 8:09 |
| 9 | 15.1 | 5:02 | 8:08 |
| 10 | 15.1 | 5:02 | 8:08 |
| 11 | 15.1 | 5:03 | 8:08 |
| 12 | 15.1 | 5:04 | 8:07 |
| 13 | 15.0 | 5:05 | 8:07 |
| 14 | 15.0 | 5:05 | 8:06 |
| 15 | 15.0 | 5:06 | 8:05 |
| 16 | 15.0 | 5:07 | 8:05 |
| 17 | 14.9 | 5:08 | 8:04 |
| 18 | 14.9 | 5:09 | 8:03 |
| 19 | 14.9 | 5:10 | 8:03 |
| 20 | 14.9 | 5:11 | 8:02 |
| 21 | 14.8 | 5:12 | 8:01 |
| 22 | 14.8 | 5:13 | 8:00 |
| 23 | 14.8 | 5:14 | 7:59 |
| 24 | 14.7 | 5:15 | 7:58 |
| 25 | 14.7 | 5:16 | 7:57 |
| 26 | 14.7 | 5:17 | 7:56 |
| 27 | 14.6 | 5:18 | 7:55 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 5:19 | 7:54 |
| 29 | 14.6 | 5:20 | 7:53 |
| 30 | 14.5 | 5:21 | 7:52 |
| 31 | 14.5 | 5:22 | 7:51 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.67 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.54 kWh/m² to a high of 6.67 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 6.67 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Monte Carlo?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is one of the better times to visit Monte Carlo for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Monte Carlo in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Monte Carlo sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 21°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Monte Carlo in July
The nearest coast averages about 24°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in February near 13°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 7 to Oct 13 — about 4.2 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 15 | Bracing |
| May | 18 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 22 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 20 | Cool |
| Nov | 17 | Cool |
| Dec | 15 | Cool |
UV index in Monte Carlo in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Monte Carlo peaks around July 14 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Monte Carlo in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Monte Carlo is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Monte Carlo?
Monte Carlo sits at 43.7°N, 7.4°E, 45 m above sea level, in Monaco. The nearest listed city is Monaco, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Monte Carlo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Monte Carlo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Monte Carlo has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 999 m around an average of 198 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,368 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,195 m.
The land around Monte Carlo is covered by water (45%) and trees (26%) within 3 km, water (50%) and trees (36%) within 16 km, and trees (48%) and water (32%) within 80 km.
Monaco travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- GDP per capita
- $288,002
- 2024
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.1
- per 100k, 2001
- Road deaths
- 0
- per 100k/yr, 2013
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Monte Carlo (43.7398°, 7.4273°, elevation 45 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).