---
title: "Monaco"
description: "Monaco · airport NCE"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/monaco"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇲🇨 Monaco

Monaco · airport NCE

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: Euro (EUR). 100 USD = 89.27 EUR
- Phone code: +377
- eSIM: [https://esimdb.com/monaco](https://esimdb.com/monaco)
- Wikivoyage: [https://travel.usnews.com/Monaco/When_To_Visit/](https://travel.usnews.com/Monaco/When_To_Visit/)

## Brief

- Try local specialties such as **barbajuan** (fried chard- and cheese-filled pastry), **socca** (chickpea pancake), fougasse monégasque and seafood.
- Monaco’s steep, densely built streets and limited parking make walking, buses and trains from nearby France more practical than driving. The city can become very congested during major events.
- Monaco is scheduled to host its first Formula 1 Sprint weekend on **4-6 June 2027**, likely bringing heavy demand for accommodation, road closures and crowded transport. ([motorsport.com](https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-announces-2027-calendar-with-monaco-among-10-sprint-races/10856260/))

## Safety and health

- **Leishmaniasis** is a sand-fly-borne risk listed for Monaco. Reduce bites with repellent, covered clothing and accommodation with screens or air conditioning, particularly around dusk and at night. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/monaco))
- Tap water is safe to drink. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Monaco))
- A June 2026 bomb attack targeting a wealthy resident injured several people, and the investigation remains active. Visitors should remain alert around suspicious packages and report concerns to police, although this appears to be an isolated criminal incident rather than a general threat to tourists. ([bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgel9044vqeo))

## Recent News

- A suspect linked to the June 2026 Monaco bombing has spoken from prison to the BBC, providing further accounts of the attempted assassination and its alleged links. The case is ongoing. ([bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgel9044vqeo))
- Two Argentine nationals were remanded in custody over the alleged violent theft of a Patek Philippe watch worth up to €800,000 at Port Hercule. Visitors should take normal precautions with watches, jewellery and other conspicuous valuables. ([nicematin.com](https://www.nicematin.com/en/latest-news))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

May, June and September are the best times to visit Monaco, offering warm, relatively dry conditions suited to coastal walks, swimming, boat trips and sightseeing. October is also rated well for mild weather, though frequent rain makes museums useful on unsettled days. July and August are hot and sunny, while November to April are milder but generally rainier, with indoor attractions and coastal sightseeing more suitable than beach activities.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 5 | 37 | 6 |
| February | OK | 5 | 52 | 7 |
| March | OK | 8 | 50 | 9 |
| April | OK | 12 | 57 | 10 |
| May | Great | 15 | 68 | 12 |
| June | Great | 19 | 78 | 12 |
| July | OK | 22 | 69 | 12 |
| August | OK | 22 | 42 | 12 |
| September | Great | 18 | 46 | 10 |
| October | Great | 14 | 63 | 7 |
| November | OK | 10 | 88 | 6 |
| December | OK | 7 | 44 | 6 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is mild and rainy, around 8-12°C. Museums and coastal walks suit the season; sea swimming is unappealing.
- **February (OK):** February has mild Mediterranean weather with occasional rain. Museums, restaurants and coastal sightseeing suit the season; sea activities are limited.
- **March (OK):** March is mild, around 9-14°C, with possible showers. Museums, dining and coastal walks suit the month; the sea remains cool.
- **April (OK):** April brings spring sunshine and occasional rain. Outdoor sightseeing suits the season; the sea may feel cool for swimming.
- **May (Great):** May is warm and relatively dry, around 14-20°C. Coastal walks, sightseeing and sea activities suit the conditions.
- **June (Great):** June is warm and sunny, around 18-24°C, with sea breezes and limited rain. Swimming, boat trips and outdoor sightseeing suit the month.
- **July (OK):** July is hot and sunny, around 21-27°C, with warm evenings and sea breezes. Swimming and boating suit the conditions; midday walks can feel hot.
- **August (OK):** August is hot and sunny, around 21-27°C, with warm nights and generally dry weather. Swimming and coastal activities suit the month.
- **September (Great):** September is warm and sunny, with relatively dry weather and inviting sea conditions. Swimming, boat trips and coastal sightseeing suit the month.
- **October (Great):** October is mild, around 17-20°C, with frequent rain. Coastal activities remain possible, while museums suit unsettled days.
- **November (OK):** November has mild Mediterranean weather with frequent rain. Museums, restaurants and sheltered sightseeing suit the season; beach time is limited.
- **December (OK):** December is mild and rainy, around 5-12°C. Museums, seasonal decorations and Christmas markets suit the month; swimming and beach days do not.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 21 | 13 | 2% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 21 | 13 | 0% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 21 | 14 | 1% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 21 | 14 | 0% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 20 | 14 | 22% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 20 | 13 | 3% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 19 | 12 | 2% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Monaco Formula 1 Walking Tour - The Inside Track Monaco F1](https://www.viator.com/tours/Monaco/Monaco-F1-Tour-The-INSIDE-Track/d948-197141P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 62.9 USD · 2.2–2.2 HOUR
- [Monaco Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Monte-Carlo/Monaco-Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour/d50269-5473MONACOHOHO?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 29.73 USD · 1–1 HOUR
- [Best of Monaco VIP Tour: F1, Grace Kelly & Billionaires' Secrets](https://www.viator.com/tours/Monte-Carlo/Discover-Monaco-Your-magical-3-hour-private-walking-tour/d50269-472303P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 152.1 USD
- [Full Day Tour of Nice Eze and Monaco from Nice](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/Full-Day-Tour-of-Nice-Eze-and-Monaco-from-Nice/d478-5603353P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 182.98 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [Shore excursion to Eze, Monaco & Monte-Carlo from Villefranche](https://www.viator.com/tours/Monaco-Ville/Shore-excursion-to-Eze-Monaco-Monte-Carlo-from-Villefranche/d50270-85693P11?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 823.41 USD · 6–6 HOUR
- [Monaco & Monte-Carlo: Classics & Hidden Gems - Walking & Boat](https://www.viator.com/tours/Monte-Carlo/Surprising-hidden-gems-in-Monaco/d50269-14737P12?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 74.34 USD
- [Eze & Saint-Paul de Vence Private Half-Day Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Nice/Eze-and-Saint-Paul-de-Vence-Private-Half-Day-Tour/d478-120053P15?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 766.23 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [2-Hour Guided Tour of Monaco with a certified guide](https://www.viator.com/tours/Monte-Carlo/2-Hour-Guided-Tour-of-Monaco/d50269-356181P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 52.61 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Monaco Formula 1 Circuit Self Guided Walking Tour with App](https://www.viator.com/tours/Monte-Carlo/Monacos-Formula-1-circuit-self-guided-walking-tour-with-app/d50269-472599P19?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 7.99 USD · 1.5–1.5 HOUR

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/monaco#activities

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