Monaco weather in May (Alsace, France)

What does the weather outlook for Monaco look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Monaco during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Monaco in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 251 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Monaco. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Monaco climate page with graphs.

 

Monaco, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 251 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in France in May

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Monaco, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Monaco.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.