Monaco Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Monaco in May.

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Monte Carlo

Planning a getaway to Monaco this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Monaco in May

May in Monaco generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Monte Carlo.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Monaco, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 60 mm (2.4 in) in Monte Carlo.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Monte Carlo sees around 271 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Monaco - and find the best time to visit. (based on Monte Carlo)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September23°C (73°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Monaco in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Monaco.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Monaco

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Monaco?

Monte Carlo

In May Monte Carlo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

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April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
271 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
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Monaco weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Monaco in May?

Expect very good weather across Monaco in May. The popular destination of Monte Carlo averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Monaco in May?

Average temperatures in Monaco during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Monte Carlo.

Does Monaco get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Monte Carlo averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Monaco.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Monaco?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Monaco with overall very good weather in Monte Carlo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Monaco is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Monte Carlo. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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